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Inside Tay Valley faces ‘catastrophic’ OPP tax bill with proposed formula By DESMOND DEVOY

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News – Tay Valley Township’s treasurer is warning of “catastrophic tax consequences” if the proposed new OPP billing formula goes ahead. The new plan would help nearby communities like Perth, which would likely see its per-household costs go down, but Tay Valley’s costs could rise from the current cost of $125 per household to about $350 per household. “(That) would necessitate more than a 20 per cent tax increase,” said Peter Tranter, Tay Valley Township’s treasurer, during an interview at his Glen Tay office on Friday, Dec. 13. “Oh, it is huge.” The township’s council passed a motion condemning the pro-

posed new model at a meeting last month, and asking the provincial government to take rural municipalities into consideration and to await the final report on police costing before making any decisions. “With the proposed cost model, there will be a cost shift from urban to rural,” said Tranter. “The OPP is trying to come along and change the model before the study.” Currently, Tay Valley uses a “deployment model” of policing, but that could move to a base cost, estimated at about $260 per household, plus the cost of services. “It is a very flawed metric,” said Tranter. “It implies that only residential households pay for polic-

ing.” He conceded that urban centres do pay a lot more for policing, “but you’ve got a bigger tax base to pay for this… now some of the urban centres have started whimpering and sniveling.” He would prefer that policing costs not be looked at in terms of per-household costs, and instead be looked at costing based on per $100 million of weighted taxable assessment – with Tay Valley, for example, having about $1 billion in taxable (unweighted) assessment, which he feels would show a more true cost. Even for the coming 2014 year, under the old system, police costs are rising. “There was a $41,000 increase for the OPP contract (but) that was not unexpected,” said Tranter, so

the township was able to prepare for it. Over the past three years, OPP costs in Tay Valley have risen by eight per cent. He estimates that, under the new proposed formula model, policing costs would rise from just under $.5 million to just over $1.4 million. “Every year, our police service board has met with the appropriate ministry and they have agreed on a deployment model,” said Tranter. “We are good corporate citizens.”

Queen’s Park view MPP Randy Hillier feels that the new funding model “won’t make policing any cheaper.” Speaking later in the day to a Grade 5 class at Arklan Com-

munity Public School in Carleton Place, the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington MPP did caution that the jury was still out and that “it’s hard to know at the moment how it will all wash out. There is a lot more yet to learn. Nothing is set in stone…The likelihood is that the more urban the area, the cheaper it will be, and the reverse is true. Hopefully everyone learns what the ramifications of it will be sooner or later.” He proposed that the OPP should do its cost negotiating directly with either the local council, or the local police services boards. While noting that there is no such thing as a perfect formula, he said “there will be some significant opposition to it,” (the new formula).

Enjoy the season at Last Duel Park By EMILIE MUST

PDCI’s principal talks about the school’s renovation project. — Page P1

Community - This year, Perth Tourism is offering the first ever Winter Wonderland light display at the Last Duel Park Campground three weekends in December from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event kicked off last weekend, Dec. 13 and 14 with a surprising turnout considering the weather. Spectators enjoyed an evening stroll through the festive park with a bonfire and free hot chocolate. Be sure to dress warmly. “Perth Tourism wanted to expand the tourism season to the winter months and to encourage

people to get outdoors and enjoy the Canadian winter,” said Karen Rennie, tourism manager and curator. Dec. 20 and 21 Santa will be arriving at the park and the public can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides. The last weekend will be on Dec. 27 and 28. The partners that made the event possible were Algonquin College, the Perth Fire Department, and Tim Hortons just to name a few. With the help of more community groups this event will grow. For more information call 613-267-1947.

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Community - Lanark Highlands Youth Centre celebrated its seventh tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12 with a fun-filled evening of hot chocolate, seasonal music from the Maple Grove and Sacred Heart Catholic School Choirs, and musical entertainment by local celebrities Henry Norwood and Jordan McIntosh. The event raised $3,500 for the youth centre. Above, Sacred Heart Catholic School students, Jasmine Reyes and Cheyenne Chesney, pay close attention to their song sheet.

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Community – The local community came together to support Clayton woman, Dew Rotor, who recently underwent a double lung transplant, during a fundraising concert and dance Dec. 14 at the Carleton Place Arena. Above, singer-songwriter Brea Lawrenson was one of the evening’s performers. The event raised $2,000.

Community – The Build a Mountain of Food campaign has gone from the size of Foley Mountain to Mount Everest, thanks to the generosity of the community. Hugh Colton, organizer of the food blitz that now incorporates 11 communities, said he was floored by the donations on the final blitz weekend, but on Monday, he was still going strong picking up even more donations of food and cash for local food banks. “The community is coming through, full bore at 5,000 miles per hour on eight cylinders,� he said Monday afternoon. “I’m going to keep going until Dec. 23.� Last weekend, the Town and Country Chrysler Caravan of food was on site in Athens and then in Delta. At their morning site, the troops collected some $4,014.95 in cash donations and 675 pounds of food. They received a $1,000 donation from the Lions Club, another $500 from the Athens Royal Canadian Legion, $480 from the United Church Women, $600 from the Addison United Church Women and $425 from the Toledo Legion, Colton said. Add to that, another $1,200 in donations and the remainder

was dropped into the donation bin for the big numbers from Athens. In Delta Saturday afternoon, Colton and company received another 630 pounds of food and $2,036 in cash donations, including a $500 donation from the Old Bastards Motorcycle Club, $70 from the Leeds and Grenville Stewardship Council (together with 100 pounds of food), and donations from the Red Knights and the Delta United Church, to name a few. The campaign totals reached 91,582 pounds in donations by the end weekend, with cash donations hitting $35,782.18. “Then we hit the ground running this morning and all hell broke loose,� Colton said. In a friendly competition between two retirement homes in Smiths Falls, Van Horne Manor topped the donations to the campaign with a total of 225 pounds of food collected with $1,026.96 in cash. Willowdale collected 185 pounds of food and added $964.10 in cash to that total. Colton made his way to the Gallipeau Centre after that pickup where he obtained another 200 pounds of food and $75 in cash from their children’s Christmas event on the weekend. “Then we went out to Lombardy school where they collected 1,247 pounds of food,� Colton added. “It’s

been unbelievable.â€? He still has some stops this week as the caravan will be back in Perth on Thursday for Brownlee’s Metro hamper campaign and the Royal LePage pickup. “I haven’t added what we’re doing here at the dealership,â€? he said. “There is another 500 pounds that has not been added into that total.â€? He has also not yet heard from Advanced Alarm Systems in Smiths Falls, or from his buddies at Century 21. “I think they’re just sitting back and waiting to see what we’ve got,â€? he said. “Then they may help bring it over the top (100,000 pounds).â€? When asked what the biggest surprise has been in this year’s food blitz, Colton says it’s the people. “I can’t believe the generosity of the people,â€? he said. “It’s been so overwhelming. It’s not Foley Mountain anymore, it’s Everest. Every year, they all just blow me away. I’m so proud of us as a group and I really like that we’re doing a good thing.â€? Colton added that if we can take away the stigma of needing to use a food bank, the better off we will be as a society. “When a senior who can’t afford to eat, or a child who hasn’t had breakfast gets the food they need, in a non-judgmental way, then we have broken down that wall‌ that’s a good thing.â€?

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‘Beck to the Future’ as county council chooses former warden Kidd to lead Public works chairman battle as voting goes to second ballot after first ballot tie By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

News – Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd, who led Lanark County as warden back in 2003, is the new warden for 2014. Kidd was elected to replace outgoing warden Bill Dobson of Montague Township, beating off challenges from Lanark Highlands Deputy Mayor Brian Stewart and Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi. “The fourth year of this council will be our best because we are coming together as a team,” said Kidd, after he was sworn in at the county council chambers in Perth on Tuesday, Dec. 17. He took great pride that his grandson Duncan, an infant in his mother’s arms at the back of the room, was on hand to witness his grandfather being elected to lead the county. In his election speech, with his nominators already having listed his previous and current titles, Kidd said he wanted to tell council something that they did not know about him: that he used to be the treasurer of the Ontario Agriculture Museum in Milton, Ont., and that used to teach beekeeping at Kemptville College. He admitted that a lot had changed since he was first elected warden about a decade ago, with the county’s debt rising from “nearly zero,” to more than $14 Photo by DESMOND DEVOY million, though it is going back down. Administrative staff has also doubled Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd is sworn in Leslie Drynan at the council chambers on Tuesday, since then. as the new warden of Lanark County by deputy clerk Dec. 17.

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“There have been changes since 2003. I have changed since 2003,” he said. “I wouldn’t have worn a purple shirt (in 2003),” he joked, before adding that “it is an honour to come here,” since he is amazed “how much we learn from each other. It is an ongoing education sitting here.” His own family had long been involved in politics, with his father and grandfather having held elected office. Kidd’s challenger, Levi, also trumpeted his family’s political connections – his father was the township clerk, and the clerk’s office was set up in the Levi family home in Pakenham, so young John got to see politics up close and first hand. Back in 1965, his own uncle Harvey was elected county warden. Levi stressed that he wanted to continue “seeking efficiencies while maintaining service levels that we have today.” Stewart said that his decision to run was “not taken lightly,” and he too echoed Levi’s call for fiscal sobriety. “In the current economic climate, I believe it is essential to build on the efficiencies we have achieved in the last two years,” Stewart said. “(We) must have a good quality of life, but it must be sustainable.”

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as both men vied for the chairmanship of the public works department. The first ballot resulted in a tie decision, and McLaren was elected on the second ballot. The remaining chairmanship roles at county council were quickly divided up, mostly be acclamation. • Corporate Services Committee: Bill Dobson (Montague Township) • Community Services Committee: Sharon Mousseau (Beckwith Township)

Left, Newly-elected Lanark County Warden Richard Kidd, left, bestows a pin on the willing lapel of outgoing warden Bill Dobson of Montague, during the inaugural meeting of Lanark County Council Dec. 17 in Perth. Right, Kidd is dragged to the front of the county council chambers by his nominators, Beckwith Township Deputy Reeve Sharon Mous• Community Development into the provincial government’s seau, and Drummond/North Elmsley Township Deputy Reeve Gail Code, to be sworn in.

Committee: Keith Kerr (Tay Ontario Food Act, and that a lot Valley Township) of work had been done on rural broadband internet service, and Dobson’s swan song the eastern Ontario rural ecoMontague Township Reeve nomic plan. Bill Dobson dutifully gave up At the county offices in Perth, his chains of office as his term half a million dollars in operatcame to an end but not before ing costs had been done away his final act of delivering his with, with the dividend directed farewell address, in which he back into infrastructure like heralded the creation of the La- roads. Dobson also said he was nark County Harvest Festival, proud of the county’s homelesswhich he called a “highlight,� ness and housing plan, and that of his term. they were the first county in OnHe also noted that the county tario to boast both and official had been able to provide input plan and a sustainability plan.

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Thank You to all who supported our “Tree of Lights” Campaign We would also like to thank the following for their contribution The Garden Market, Tim Horton’s (Beckwith St), Lombardy Glee Club, Carolyne Thompson and parents, Sam Empey, Irvin Davis & Rose Wilson, Eileen Crosbie, Linda Bisonette, Gary Lackey, Irv & Char Mazurkiewicz, Mayor Staples, SFCH Auxiliary and Laura Hunter LOVE IS COMPOSED OF A SINGLE SOUL INHABITING TWO BODIES. – Aristotle ABRAMS, Jean ANDERSON, Irene ARCAND, Judy & Peter ARMSTRONG, Lyle & Maureen BAKER , Charles BAKER , Joanne F. BARRIE, Phyllis BEDFORD, Jean BEHM, Marcella BENSON, Mary C BEVERIDGE, Fern BISONETTE, Gary & Linda

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Herb Abrams Thomas Ballantyne & R. Lloyd Anderson Wilfred & Edith Cole and Ernest & Agnes Arcand Sarah, Ryan, Olivia & Roy McDonnell Our Parents Itma Baker

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Nieces BettyAnn Orr, Sharon Coleman & Rose Menzie Joyce Pilkington Mom & Dad Harvey Benson, Irene & Jim White & Anne & Jim Cox Jack Beveridge Lambert Donovan, Barbara Bates, Debbie Bisonette & Mary Derrig Tara-Lynn, Jamie Braden & Emma White, Kelly-Anne, Rob & Ava Jennings, Kerri-Lee & Joe Huddleston, Scott Bisonette, John, Kim & Ellie Hampton, Norma Donovan, & Don Bisonette All the staff, physicians & volunteers associated with the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Marilynne Ann Blair John Bonneau Loved ones Nephew Cohen Rogers & Nieces Ayla, Marley & Callie Griffith Therese & Henri Dupuis Tom Braham & Lynn Stoliker Harry & Margaret Callan Elizabeth Campbell Doris, William & Eva Campbell and Harold & Idella Clark Dominic William Spencer, First Great Grandchild Mr. & Mrs. D Salter & Ray Cass Mrs. Margaret Attwell Marye, Arthur & Isabel Code Eric R Cole & Mark R Cole

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Special recognition of BLAIR, Reg BONNEAU, Pat BOWICK,, Danika A. BOJARSKI, Doris BRAHAM, Geneva CALLAN, Elinor & Doug CAMPBELL, Allan F CAMPBELL, Lloyd CASS, Mary CASSELL, Doreen CODE, Marcia COLE, Barbara COMEAU, Claudette CONLEY, Geoffrey COPP, Donna COUGHLIN, Margaret CUMBER, Leotha CZAHARYNSKI, Veryl DALTON-WARREN, Marilyn DIXON, Dawn DIXON, Joan DENISON, Linda & Brian DESFOSSES, Mireille DONOVAN, Bev DRUMMOND, Ceili, Riley & Colton DRUMMOND, Ken & Judy DURANT, Gail EGAN, Donna EMMS, Bette & Hap FAIRFIELD, Mary FATH-YORK, Alison FERGUSON, Erma FILION, Mr. & Mrs. Andre FINLAYSON, Hugh FLEMING, Ruth FONTYN, Bill FORBES, John & Mary FRANKLIN, William FRASER, Ian & Carolyn FOURNIER, Greg & Judy GARVIN, Sylvia GRAVES, George & Katherine GRIGGITH, Roberta GUILBAULT, Maurice & Helene HARPER, Bonnie HARRIS-DONVAN, Keitha HART, Ellwod & Margaret HARVEY, Francis & Alice HEALEY, Audrey & Family HEALEY, Lois HEFFERNAN, G.J. HEINTZMAN, Rhonda HELLYER, Douglas HENDRIKS, Lynda HICKS, Dave HOLBROOK, Marjorie HUGHES, Wilbur & Joan HYLAND, Mary IRVINE, S JACKSON FAMILY JOHNSTON, Doris JONES, Joan JOYNT, Ted & Janet JOYNT, Todd & Kerry KILPATRICK, Ann & Douglas KINCH, Rachel KING, Brenda J

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Beatrice Conley James Copp Linton & Wilkes Family and Stephen Coughlin Husband Harry Cumber Grandchildren Meaghan, Michael, ILija & Liam Audrey, Ken, Marvyn Begley, Ross Dalton & Al Warren N. Duane Dixon, Q.C. My husband Duane Dixon Audrey & Rolland Gravelle & Gladys & Howard Denison Gerry, Joyce, Michel, Raymond, Christiane Desfossés and a little Angel, Norma Donovan, Evelyn Masterson, Leo & Mary Larocque Judy & Brian Kerr Leslie Lewis, Leo Donovan & David Hall Husband & daddy Joe Drummond Our son Joe Drummond Harry & Charlotte Hunter John Pringle, Art Egan, Sandra & Roy Phillips, Family

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Donnie & Steven Fairfield Colleen Fath My husband Arthur Ferguson Our Parents Don & Esther Finlayson Leonard Fleming Brenda Arnold Kathy Forbes Evoy Austin & Evelyn Forbes & John & Margaret Doherty

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Heather Fraser Jack Fournier & Arnie & Rena Jackson John Garvin & Nancy Polk Harry O Graham, Eric K Cavanaugh, Frederick G Graves, Bertha Graves-Cavanaugh, Kenneth Hughes and Margaret E Graham Arnold & Gail Beverly Lumsden Miller Raymond Harper Gerald, Mark, Alexandra, Ryan, Andrea, Kaylea & Norma Donovan, Nancy & Keith Harris Lambert Donovan Our departed loved ones Our nine grandchildren and great grandchildren Christine Harvey Cecil & Tim Healey Murray Cameron Ray & Mary Heffernan Ronald Heintzman Wife Nancy Hellyer

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Alice Williamson & Andres Kostjuk Our Parents Our grandchildren Bill Gallipeau Gerald La Fontaine Family & Friends Brother Charlie Leach Ronald H Leahy John Lees Sr, Loretta & Fred Baumgarten Stanley & Bernise Pask Larry Leslie Leslie G Lewis & David Hall Leslie Lewis, Thomas Moyse & David Hall

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Gordon Rodford Gordon Rodford Carole Ruest & “Miss” Lucy Girvan Doug & Isobel Sample Jack Beveridge & Glenola Sample Jo & Lucy Lynch & Glenola Sample Kathy Sargent Husband Glen Saunders, Mother & Dad Florence & Charlie Bryan and Sister-in-law Marie Bryan Loving Husband Lloyd and loving son Rodger Saunders Lloyd & Rodger Saunders Faye A Service Theresa Sister Tammy Proulx & Grandparents Walter & Dorothy Babin Grandchildren Carley & Landon Smith Friend Joe Drummond Grant Saunders & Aunt Jane Muldoon Hugh & Maureen Millikin Stephanie & Laura James Ron & Noreen Smith Niece Carley & Nephew Landon Helen Johnston Phyllis & Gordon Hicks Our Great Grandson John & Doris Sumara & Hermie & Elsie Godin Swayne & Robb Families Wilma Vandusen & Heather Lowry Our Parents Our Loved Ones John Thomas Stanley, Loretto & Lucy Thomas “Nana” Helen Coughlan Fred Boyd Ebert Thrasher & Ralph & Stella Lynch , John Romain, Cecillia Plascott & Rita August Gary D Knight Parents Bud Hatson Rick Walker Hawley & Frieda Wanless

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Benefits planned for Elphin family who lost home in July fire Community – On July 29, the Davidson family suffered from a terrible blaze that destroyed their home, business, and vehicle in Elphin. The family is currently living in a cabin that is not equipped for winter with no running water, electricity, and an outdoor bathroom 75 feet away. A trust fund was set up through Scotiabank by asking to donate to the Lanark branch, for donations from the community to be submitted. Cheques can be made payable to Jesse Claassen, in trust for the Davidson family. Citizens can show their support by joining the Davidson Family Trust Facebook page. This fire has majorly impacted the Davidson family and completely turned their lives upside down. They have been forced to move from a 3,600 square foot home to a 600 square foot cabin. They lost their two cats in the fire and all of their belongings including wedding rings, baby photos, clothes. Three of their four sons have autism and it has been especially hard for them to cope with all of the changes. In 2014 there will be some fundraisers to help the Davidson family earn the $200,000 needed to rebuild their home. In February, Jenny Whitely is organizing a dance and or concert. In the spring, they are having a garage sale fundraiser at Paulscreek.ca where household items in good condition can be donated. Call 613-278-2618 before dropping off items to let the family know the day and time. Smaller donations can go to Kerri Keeney at LanarkLiving.ca Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Classic Theatre Festival’s charitable program gets new name Arts – Ever since Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival began performing hits from the golden age of Broadway in 2010, it has maintained a program that opens up blocks of free seats, making professional theatre accessible to all members of the community, regardless of income. Begun with a grant from the Perth & District Community Foundation, the Classic Theatre Festival’s Save-a-Seat program has offered more than 600 free theatre tickets to individuals who can access them at the Salvation Army, through Lanark County Social Services, The Table, YAK, and various other agencies that serve residents surviving on limited incomes. Other groups have included First Nations Deer Lake evacuees who were then being housed in Smiths Falls, and residents of women’s shelters. “The program was originally inspired by a 2009 letter to the editor we saw in the Perth Courier,” explains artistic director Laurel Smith. “Sue Cavanagh of Lanark County Child and Youth Poverty Action Network discussed in poignant detail the opportunities missed by at least 12 per cent of children in Lanark County who cannot go to birthday parties, attend after school activities, have a pet, enjoy the arts, and, on a more direct level, miss out on one or more meals in a day.” “It was a reminder that behind the gorgeous facades of Heritage Perth and the other communities in Lanark, we have a hidden poverty that is not just economically marginalizing, it is also socially isolating. Save-a-Seat breaks that social isolation and can serve as a step into re-integrating into the community. Some of those who first met us through Save-a-Seat have become

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The Classic Theatre Festival’s charitable Save-a-Seat program has been renamed for Canadian performers Bunny Behrens (seen as Caliban), above, and Deborah Cass (as Ariel), below, in the Canadian Players’ 1959 production of The Tempest. volunteers,” added Smith. Smith also points out that the Classic Theatre Festival serves as a significant economic driver in the summer, bringing thousands of tourists to town whose spending in stores, restaurants, and accommodations has a positive economic impact that results in increased employment and related social benefits. Following a partnership with the Perth Museum last summer that featured a Canadian Theatre History exhibit, Save-a-Seat was renamed in honour of the parents of the festival’s associate producer, Matthew Behrens. “The Deborah Cass/Bunny Behrens Save-a-Seat program was named for my parents because they toured this country with Canadian Players in the early years of the Stratford Festival, bringing theatre to the people and making this magi-

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Lovely lights Co m m u n i t y – This home on Lake Avenue in Carleton Place, is an example of the many throughout the area decorated with holiday cheer this season. Photo by KATHY BOTHAM

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Cut the chains and spend locally this holiday season DEAR EDITOR: With the holidays fast approaching, this means one thing, the biggest retail expenditure of the year is also coming. People will start to get really excited, and then get really stressed. But, what if, this year, we don’t let the holidays stress us out? What if we get back to what really matters this year, and spend our time with those we love, instead of spending our money on material items that may be thrown to the back of a closet by boxing day? This year, I propose that we cut the chains on the expectations that the holidays are all about buy, buy, buy, and we get back to tradition of experiencing great moments with loved ones. Friends of the Earth is challenging us to “Cut the Chains” which means we leave behind the chain stores, the expectations that we need to buy something for everyone and get creative!

Leave the plastic behind, and make each other gifts. I recommend ‘experience’ gift cards, promising your time and services. For those who aren’t very art oriented, how about checking out a craft market and buying local? The most important thing, I believe, is to cut the expectation that the holidays are about the quantity of money you spend, not the quality of time you spend with those who matter. I invite you and your readers to sign the “Cut the Chains” challenge on Friends of the Earth’s website (foecanada.org) and post your photos about how you cut the chains this year on their Facebook (facebook. com/foe.canada). Happy holidays! Micaela Buchnea-Chew Friends of the Earth

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Give the gift of life Editorial – Everyone could use a holiday miracle and Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking the public to give the gift of life this Christmas season. The organization is in the midst of its annual Holiday Miracle campaign, which runs from Dec. 2 to Jan. 4, where they seek blood donations from across the country. There is no greater need than over the holidays and winter months for blood. In fact, more than 75,000 blood donations are required for hospital patients from one end of the country to the other over the campaign. It’s one of the easiest things we can do: give blood. It costs nothing and can save multiple lives. A few minutes of minor discomfort could give another person back the quality of life they once had and reunite them with their family. What greater reason is there? People don’t know who their donations go to, but there’s satisfaction in knowing that one good deed could help another. We don’t know when or if we’ll need the favour returned, but chances are a blood donor has helped someone in your family at one time. Canadian Blood Services is asking residents to consider making a special donation this holiday, by calling 1 888 2 DONATE to book an appointment at a clinic or www.blood.ca. They also love hearing success stories, so share yours on their Facebook page or on Twitter (#giveamiracle). Companies can also consider “adopting a recipient” and make the number of donations one anonymous person would need, as a group. It can take up to eight donations a week to treat a person with leukemia, so why not rally your friends or co-workers and make a group donation?

Mother’s memories made her sombre during holidays Lifestyle – My sister Audrey, I thought, was the smartest girl at the Northcote School. And I knew for a fact, she was the smartest of us five children. Couldn’t she braid grass, knit dishcloths, do crossstitch on tea towels, and recite the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm without forgetting a word? And so that day in December, it was my very clever sister Audrey who told me a secret about our mother, that I believed with all my heart to be the gospel truth. And it also explained much as well, why Mother did the things she did on occasion. Audrey said there was a perfectly good reason why Mother’s mind sometimes seemed to be a million miles away that time of year. I certainly was aware that her thoughts often seemed to be somewhere else, especially when I asked her a question about our own Christmas which was coming up, and which filled me with great anticipation. And the day I asked her if she thought, if I wrote a special letter to Santa Claus, and asked him for a pair of white galoshes with real fur down the fronts, just like bad Marguirite had, would I get them,

and I saw a sadness come over her face. She didn’t answer right away, and when she did, I noticed a catch in her throat, as if she was going to cough, and she said I had to remember that Santa had a long list of children who wanted some things he just couldn’t supply. And I knew then, I wouldn’t be seeing the white rubber galoshes with the fur down their fronts. I wasn’t too sure what Mother had to do with Santa’s decision. But I soon understood what my sister meant when she said sometimes our mother’s mind was a million miles away. It was mid-December. Time to put up the few decorations we had. There was the braided rope made of thin cardboard loops glued together and strung across the kitchen, corner to corner. There were the two handmade wreaths for the frosted kitchen windows, and the big picture of Santa thumbtacked to the stairwell door. Mother sat and looked at what had been done to try to make the kitchen (the only room in the house warm enough to sit in during the winter), presentable for the holiday season, and she let out a long sigh. Audrey said Mother was rememVice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182, ext. 104

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The way Audrey explained it, I knew then that Mother secretly pined for all that she had left behind in her beloved New York City, to come to the backwoods of Renfrew County...where every penny was hard earned. And instead of going to the city bank for money, Mother went to the blue sugar bowl in the backto-the-wall cupboard to take out a few pennies from her “egg money.” And my sister said it was sometimes a sad time for Mother, even though the rest of the family was all caught up in the Christmas spirit out there in Renfrew County. Audrey said I wasn’t to think it was anything I had done to make mother sad. And that made me feel better. Not a lot better. But a little better, just the same. And my very wise sister said to me that I was to try to make our mother forget about her life in that far away city. And it had nothing to do about being good she said. It had everything to do with trying to keep Mother’s mind busy in our home out there in Northcote. And I asked Audrey how I could do that. And being clever like she was, my sister had the perfect answer. ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES CO-ORDINATOR Andrea Harding SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kathy Perreault, Kevin Hoover, Jamie Rae-Gomes Email: emcsales@perfprint.ca Fax: 613-283-9988 THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 4:30 PM

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CDSBEO fostering mathematics development within schools News – The following are highlights from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s (CDSBE) regular board meeting Nov. 19 at the board office in Kemptville. In our daily lives we rely immeasurably on mathematical skills, whether it is understanding election results, developing a business plan, or managing a household budget. The CDSBEO is engaging in collaborative work focused on student learning and achievement through reflection, dialogue, and inquiry in the area of mathematics. Specific teaching strategies are also helping prepare all graduates to use mathematics in their everyday world. Support staff and school teams continue to analyze EQAO results, carefully looking for patterns and trends, examining cohort data, gender gap and special education needs, to help identify intervention plans and research based strategies that will support individual and small group student learning. Superintendent of School Effectiveness, Charlotte Rouleau, presented an overview of one specific strategy that the board is currently using to address mathematics. The senior team, along with

program update In September of this school year, the board launched two new Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs in hospitality and tourism at St. Luke Catholic High School (CHS), and St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School. By participating in the SHSM program, students are able to customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents, while developing specialized knowledge, skills, and sector specific certifications. Pathways consultant, Leo Haughian, presented to the board an update on the two new programs, as well as additional information on student data from the other SHSM programs. The board currently offers 19 SHSM programs, in seven economic sector specializations (arts & culture, business, construction, environment, health & wellness, hospitality & tourism, and transportation). In addition to allowing students to customize their education, the SHSM program also helps learners to develop essential skills and work habits, and to identify, explore and refine their career goals so that informed decisions can be made regarding future career Specialist High Skills Major choices. school administrators, are engaging in collaborative work through instructional rounds. The instructional rounds involve observing, analyzing and discussing classroom activity. Principals and superintendents focus on documenting student thinking; capturing what is happening at the student desk. Research indicates that having principals and superintendents collaborate in professional learning networks allows teachers to experience powerful professional development. Principals must understand and know details of impactful job-embedded learning through inquiry. These collaborative networks engage administrators and guide instructional practice through a deeper understanding of the challenges that exist. Each superintendent received a math resource kit to help maximize network learning through careful planning and targeted professional development. Administrators and educators will continue to spark dialogue and debate on how to develop a mathematical habit of mind, for both students and educators alike.

The programs are meant for all four pathway choices: workplace, apprentice, college and university. “Programs rely on community partnerships,” explained Haughian. “Students gain exposure to partners, and have the opportunity to attend job site tours, skills competitions, and job placements.” For some students, the new programs at St. Luke CHS and St. Matthew CSS have made a significant impact. At St. Luke CHS, many students are workplace and college bound, and the new Hospitality & Tourism program has allowed for learners to become more engaged. Attendance rates for the course are at nearly 100 per cent, and the specialization offers many opportunities for cooperative education in the industry. At St. Matthew CSS, the students have become equally as engaged, and the program even maintains their own garden, growing much of the food which is prepared in class. Schools are currently in dialogue as to whether or not to apply for new program offerings, with the possibility of

an eighth sector being added “The result was the very in the area of non-profit. successful model around our Board’s three foundational Strategic plan update stones: Achieving Literacy A strategic plan is the for- for All, Living Our Catholic malized path that describes Faith, and Making Resources how an organization will im- Matter,” explained Jordan. plement a chosen direction; it “These stones serve as an anspells out where an organiza- chor in all we do as a Catholic tion is going over a specified school board.” period of time and how it’s For the current revision of going to get there. the plan, administrators will Effectively communicating be asked to facilitate a consulpriorities, the strategic plan tation process at their Catholic aids in organizing financial school council meetings, and needs, as well as the time, to advertise and encourage energy and resources of ev- all interested parents, stakeeryone in the organization to holders and staff to attend this achieve collective goals. meeting. A survey monkey Tom Jordan, Superinten- link will also be provided for dent of School Effectiveness, those who prefer to submit presented to the board an up- feedback online. date on the revised process The initiative will be shared for the board’s strategic plan via school newsletters and (2014-2020), with a focus on parish bulletins throughout the collection, consideration the CDSBEO Catholic school and inclusion of input from a community. wide variety of stakeholders. All input will be reviewed, Four years ago senior ad- organized and considered for ministration, in consultation inclusion in the final version with leading experts and edu- of the CDSBEO strategic plan cational researchers Michael 2014-2020. Fullan and Lynn Sharratt, reThis final version will be vised the strategic plan to be brought to the board for apsimpler in design, yet more proval in early April 2014. Submitted by the Catholic powerful in outcomes, and easier to understand and em- District School Board of Eastern Ontario. brace by a larger audience.

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Health unit alerts public to be cautious during cold weather Lifestyle – The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit alerts the public to take appropriate precautions during the cold weather. Some conditions during cold weather can cause very serious health conditions and even death. When the daily predicted high temperature is lower than -15 degrees C, unprotected skin can freeze in under 30 minutes, and the risk of developing hypothermia is very high. During very cold weather, everyone is at risk; however the elderly, infants and children, people taking certain prescription medications, and people with preexisting health conditions are in greater danger. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for outdoor workers and people living without adequate heat or shelter. During these cold temperatures, the health unit strongly encourages the public to check on a neighbour or friend who may be isolated, disabled, or living alone and have a greater risk of suffering cold weather related injuries. The health unit also encourages homeless people to get in from the cold. During cold weather everyone should take the following precautions: • Wear layers of warm dry clothing including a hat, mitts, and a layer to block the wind

• Drink warm non-alcoholic beverages, non-caffeinated beverages such as herbal teas, apple cider or soup. • Cover exposed skin surfaces when outdoors • Maintain a heated environment of around 20 degrees C/68 degrees F • Be aware of how your medications or health conditions may increase your risk • Be aware of the early signs of frostbite: white or gray spots on skin or areas having lost feeling. Tingling and pain can also be a warning sign of frostbite usually in the hands, feet, nose and ears. • Beware of the early signs of hypothermia: unable to think clearly, shivering, loss of memory, lethargy slurred speech or loss of consciousness. Immediate medical attention is required. • Be aware of the dangers of using an oven or space heater as a heating device. For more information on how to protect yourself during extreme cold visit the health unit website at: www. healthunit.org. For specific cold weather questions call the Health Action Line at 1-800-660-5853 or 613-345-5685. You can also Like LGLHealthUnit on Facebook for weather related updates. Submitted by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

of repairs or upgrades. More than 90 per cent (91 per cent) of those surveyed say their overall community would be negatively impacted if their rink were to close due to disrepair. “Local rinks are at the heart of Canadian communities but we may run the risk of losing many of these precious centres if they are not repaired or restored for future generations,” said Jack Hewitt, vice-president of marketing insight and services with Kraft Canada. “Kraft Hockeyville engages Canadians to preserve the spirit and passion

for hockey across the nation, and that passion starts at the home rink.” A hockey legend agrees. “I wouldn’t be who I am today without my local rink. Even now, it remains a huge part of my life,” said Wendel Clark, Canadian hockey legend and Kraft Hockeyville 2014 spokesperson. “Kraft Hockeyville helps people keep things afloat. It helps towns keep rinks, fix them up and keep them community oriented.” This year, there is an even bigger opportunity for Canada’s communities to breathe new life

into their local rinks through Kraft Hockeyville 2014, in partnership with the NHL and NHL Player’s Association (NHLPA). The program is back and bigger than ever, awarding a total of $1 million in prizes to 16 different communities, including: • One grand prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades and a broadcast of a NHL pre-season game played in the local community; • One prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades; • Two prizes of $50,000 each in arena upgrades for third and fourth place; and

• Twelve prizes of $25,000 each in arena upgrades. Canadian communities are invited to start preparing their submissions to vie for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2014 with the nomination period opening Jan. 1. Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 9. For contest rules and complete program details, please visit www.krafthockeyville.ca. Kraft Hockeyville can also be found on Facebook (www.facebook. com/krafthockeyville) and Twitter (@hockeyville).

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Residential Building Lot on great street surrounded by other homes 60’ x 120’

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You’ll be surprised at the space in this bungalow. Lots of upgrades - newer windows/roof/furnace. Oversized double garage plus 20x24 workshop/ storage. 2 beds plus den. Large lot, just outside town, wheelchair access. MLSŽ 879964

597 Kinch Street, Kitley 5 - $425,000

If you dream of living in a great log home make an appointment to visit this one. Spacious rooms, family room, solarium, full basement, sauna, exercise room. 50 acres. MLSÂŽ 879964

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REGIONAL ROUND-UP Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, EMC, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR lgilligan@perfprint.ca. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Christmas Breakfast of Champions, Saturday, December 21, 8-11 a.m. Almonte Legion. Legion Branch 240, Saturday, Dec. 31, Johnny Spinks, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. New Year’s Dance, Tuesday, December 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Almonte Legion. Tickets 613-2562142. New Year’s Levee, Wednesday, January 1, 2-5 p.m. Almonte Legion.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Lighthouse Free Methodist Church. December 24, 6:30 p.m. 355 Moffatt St. Info: 613-257-4255. Carleton Place Baptist Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Carleton Place/Beckwith Home Support lunch brunch for Beckwith residents at the township office, 2nd Wednesday of month. Bingo afterwards. Info: 613-253-0733. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-2572779 ext 104 (or ext 100). Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 107 (or ext 100).

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time 7 p.m. Learn communication and leader- District Civitan Club, are available at businesses Friday, December 27, Portland United Church, 12-1 p.m. Toutiere (meat pie), potatoes, dessert. ship skills. in Pakenham until Christmas. Handicapped accessible. Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance, Monday, LANARK PERTH December 31, Alfred Taylor Community Centre, North Gower. Reserved tickets only. Info 613Euchre, every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Legion Candles & Carols- Christmas Eve 6 p.m. 489-3746 or 613-692-4122. Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes. Asbury Free Methodist Church, 144 Gore St. E. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Christmas Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last FriEuchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at McMartin Dinner and Entertainment, Saturday, December day each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m. House, open to all adults, info: (613)267-5531. 21, 6 p.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Old Time Country Music. 613-259-5610. Lions Country Music Jamboree. 4th Sun. Open to everyone. Info: Ruth 613-278-0477 or Lanark Legion #395, monthly music jambo- every month. 2-6 p.m. Supper served 5 p.m. Alice 613-278-1020. ree. Every 3rd Sat. of the month. All welcome. Perth Lions Hall. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Christmas Music 2 p.m. Light lunch served. New Year’s Eve Dance, Royal Canadian Dinner and Social, December 21, 6 PM at ClubLanark Legion, #395, New Years Eve Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith St East, De- house, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome. Dance. Music: Old Country Friends. Dancing 8 cember 31. Dance featuring “ The Respectables”. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Family p.m.-1 a.m. Late light lunch. Doors open at 8, dancing from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Movie Night, January 3, 7 p.m. Snack and Drink Lanark Legion, #395, New Years Eve Draw. Parents and Children’s Group, every Tues- provided. At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Prize drawn Dec. 31, 11 p.m. Proceeds: Building day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St James Church (Beck- Info: Morgan Wark 613-278-0344. Fund. Tickets: Legion, George St. with and Harvey). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 110 Snow Road Snowmobile Club Social Bingo, (or ext 100). January 2, 6:45 p.m. Refreshments. At Clubhouse, Stroke survivor and caregiver support 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month St Bede’s Church, Nolan’s Corners, ChristMERRICKVILLE between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St mas Eve Service, Tuesday, December 24, 4 p.m. E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867. St. James Anglican Church, Franktown, Merrickville Legion Club room open, DeChristmas Eve Church Service on Tuesday December 21 and 28, noon-4. Info: 613-258-9325. cember 24 at 6:30 p.m. All Are Welcome. Merrickville Legion Levee, 1-6 p.m., JanuRURAL ary 1. Live music by Elise, Wally and Ray. Info: 613-258-9325. SMITHS FALLS Darling Seniors- New Years Eve Party. Dec. Music by Smokey Rose, Merrickville Legion, December 20, 7-11 p.m. Christmas roast 31. Tatlock Community Hall. 6 p.m. Cold plate supper. Euchre to follow 7:30 p.m. Joan 613-259turkey dinner at 6. Info: 613-258-9325. Christmas BOGO!! December 24th to 31st, 2606 or 613-256-2786. The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 49 Chambers January 1st Annual New Years Day Cel- St. ebration, Cheryl Adrain & Tailgate, 2-6 p.m. Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls PAKENHAM Luncheon: Chili & bun. Royal Canadian Legion Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273- Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity Claxton Fruit Cakes and Civitan playing 3615. and community projects. cards, fundraising projects of the Pakenham & Portland Monthly Community Lunch, EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organi-

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zation working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 24, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Festive Season at Trinity United Church, “The Nine Lessons and Carols” with the Senior Choir, Saturday, December 21, 7 p.m. Coffee and refreshments to follow. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the CHC, 2 Gould Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100). Monday Night Euchre, Legion, 7 p.m. Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the first Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613257-2779 ext 100). The 8 Days of Christmas Sell-abration, December 16th - 24th, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 49 Chambers St. Everyday a different celebration!

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LAWS enters finals of Aviva Community Challenge contest After surgical recovery, antibiotics and pain medication, CJ Sparrow is on the mend and purrs his appreciation on a daily basis. Please feel free to contact the shelter to enquire about CJ Sparrow.

learn what toxicities and hazards to avoid in order to keep your pets safe over the holiday season: • http://www.petpoisonhelpline. com/pet-owners/seasons/winterholiday-pet-poison-tips/ • http://vetmedicine.about.com/ Keep pets safe over holiday sea- od/toxicology/qt/toxicplants.htm son • http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ The holidays can be a very happy cliented/holiday.aspx and fun-filled time of year. Having an animal fall victim to the toxici- Holiday hours ties of the holiday season is not hapIn preparation for the holiday py nor is it fun-filled. season, LAWS hours of operations Many toxicities that occur over will vary slightly over the holidays. the holidays are from unknown cul- Our holiday hours are: prits. • Tuesday, Dec. 24: closed at 3 Please see the links provided to p.m.

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Road, just off Highway 43, about 2 kilometres west of Smiths Falls. The shelter is open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Write to us at P.O. Box 156, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1 or contact us at 613-283-9308, or email at shelter@lanarkanimals. ca. Visit our website at www.lanarkanimals.ca. Please also check out www.AdoptADog.TV featuring some of our canines up for adoption. If you have lost a dog or cat please check our website or phone or visit the shelter. If you have found a dog or cat please visit our website to find the number of your local animal control officer.

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Lifestyle – Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) would like to extend our gratitude for all of the support from the community during the Aviva Community Challenge over the past few months. Because of the community votes, LAWS has succeeded in entering the finals for this amazing challenge which means an automatic $5,000 from Aviva Canada Inc. and the opportunity to win up to $150,000. The winners will be announced on Jan. 28 so stay tuned. LAWS takes in the abandoned animals in the community and provides shelter, food/water and care to those animals. Quite often costly emergency veterinary care is required for these animals as well. This emergency veterinary care was recently required for one of LAWS’ newest resident cats, CJ Sparrow. CJ was brought to the shelter by a concerned citizen who had noticed this young guy wandering in the cold on his property. When the gentleman got a closer look of this guy it was noticed that CJ’s right eye was badly damaged and he was quite thin. The concerned citizen brought CJ to the shelter and CJ was immediately taken to the veterinarian for immediate attention. After examination, the veterinarian assumed that CJ had been kicked in the head by a horse or cow as his right eye needed to be removed. In addition to his damaged eye, his upper jaw had been fractured to the point where the hard pallet in his mouth needed to be sutured closed.

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given was without equal. Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, was given so that all those who believe in Him will have everlasting life (John 3:16). Wow! The presents that we may get at Christmas lose their appeal or often get broken within a short amount of time. But Yet when Christ the Savior was the result of God’s gift will last born, there was no prior hype for eternity. It says in the Bible that He was coming. Mary knew. “He came to his own, and his own Joseph knew. As did Mary’s people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who cousin Elizabeth. That was it! believed in his name, he gave the When Jesus was born the message right to become children of God” from God to man came through John 1:11,12. one angel to a few shepherds caring for their sheep at night. Following How about you? Is the Child, given the announcement a “multitude to be the Savior, a permanent part of the heavenly host” joined the of your life? messenger and praised God for His I rejoiced with those who said to me,”Let us go to the gift to man. house of the Lord.” We get bombarded with “Christmas” a long time before it happens. Ads, music, decorations in stores. Retailers desperately pushing their products as they depend on the Christmas season to boost their sales to yet another record level.

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Saying thank you to our hardworking community volunteers spending days painting and upgrading the theatre itself for no other remuneration than their own satisfaction of making their community theatre better. Add the incredible amount of time the actors put in with learning their parts, rehearsals, giving up their own personal family, recreational and social time to put together quality productions for the public’s entertainment, the hours are staggering and truly remarkable. I share this as only one example because there are several other community theatres throughout our areas doing the same type things. I don’t think as we attend performances we realize just how much volunteer time goes into what we have the privilege to enjoy. My involvement with Stewart Park Festival in Perth every summer helps me realize the need for more than 100 volunteers to keep it happening for the three days during the weekend. A small committee meet year round to keep everything moving forward from one year to the next. There are also many summer festivals throughout our area who host similar type entertainment events that rely on their own core groups to continue for us each year. We, as communities are enriched by the artistic affluence and variety of experiences available, mostly thanks to the support of volunteers. Service club members like Legions, Civitan and the Lions Club raise funds to help sup-

port their communities and keep their halls viable and available for use, enabling affordable space for groups to host fundraising dances, bingos and family wedding receptions. None of these spaces would be there if it weren’t for the dedication of those volunteers. Besides the creative arts there are, of course, volunteers everywhere. Coaches, various group leaders, committee members, hospital volunteers, the list is extensive when you really think about it. To those who do volunteer, please know you all make a big difference in each of our communities. Statistics Canada has conducted the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating every three years since 1997. From the 2010 highlights it indicates “13.3 million Canadians over the age of 15 participated in volunteering, an increase of more than 800,000 since 2007.” These Canadians contributed 2.1 billion total volunteer hours, static since 2007. However, average annual volunteer hours decreased to 156 in 2010 from 166 in 2007. According to Statistics Canada, “the num-

ber of hours volunteered varied from one hour to a few thousand hours.” For many years, it has shown that the majority of volunteer hours are contributed by a small group of “über volunteers”. The 2010 data, however, suggests this trend is changing and the volunteer base is broadening”. It also shows, if you want something done, ask a busy person as our communities have many of those “über volunteers” who get amazing things completed and coordinated so we as the public can enjoy the incredible variety of productions throughout our communities. So, to those who volunteer to make all those wonderful events happen, I salute you and give

thanks, on behalf of all who benefit from your charitable volunteerism. It is so important we keep attending and supporting these events throughout our areas to ensure the continuance of the vast variety of entertainment that’s available to us. Variety is the spice of life and we are so blessed to have those who share so much of their energy, creativity and free time. We should all be doing our part. Season’s greetings to one and all. Don’t forget to support those industrious, independent musicians who live in our neighbourhoods by giving gifts of their CDs to family and friends. You’ll be helping to expose your loved ones to talent you appreciate and help

keep food on the table for those creative souls offering their best. Upcoming events Dave Bidini (previously of the long-running Reostatics) will be reading from some of his 12 books (interesting perspectives from sports to heroes) and performing with his BidiniBand for the next installment of ‘The Voices’ series at Perth’s Studio Theatre Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Tickets Please, 39 Foster Street in Perth, by visiting www. ticketsplease.ca or calling 613485-6434, or by calling Sue Tennant at 613-267-7902 (cash or cheque only). Support live music everywhere.

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Lifestyle – As we go about our communities, taking in all the festive cheer available, often very inexpensively, watching community Christmas parades, attending church and community choirs with their concerts and carol sings, community theatres’ special seasonal productions, museums, as well as fun seasonal entertainment provided at local retirement and nursing homes, we often forget or take for granted all the tremendous volunteer hours that go into making all these wonderful offerings happen. Without all those dedicated volunteers who give so tirelessly to keep affordable, local programming and facilities available to us, our worlds would be a lot less interesting. My family have become quite involved with the Studio Theatre in Perth, a non-profit, totally volunteer driven organization and so, I too, have stepped up and helped out. In doing so, I have become much more aware of the many little and not so little things that go on behind the scenes, necessary in putting each and every production on or in keeping the theatre looking inviting, welcoming and accessible. They require seven volunteers including ticket sellers, snack bar, ushers, house manager for every show, not counting technical and support staff or actors. There’s also the carpenter volunteers who build sets, others who gather props and costumes. I see dedicated board members

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favourite, 30 years after it was first released. The movie, which is set in the 1940s, was filmed partly in Canada, in Toronto and St. Catharines. It is true that children in the 1950s and 1960s were very much in to toy guns and we were no exception. But you have to remember this was the era of the western on both the big and small screen. TV shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Have Gun Will Travel, Rawhide and the Lone Ranger were extremely popular. Today it isn’t politically correct to let your child “shoot it out� with the neighbourhood kids with plastic “weapons.� That despite the fact the old shows I refer to featured nary a drop of blood. Compare those programs to the violent content of movies and television today and you’ll see what I mean! Our games of make believe were all in good fun. Totally harmless activity! We “blasted away� at each other all af-

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Stittsville Main Street, as it is now called, has changed dramatically. When I was a youngster there were very few businesses along the artery. A bank, three gas/service stations, Bradley’s General Store, Switzer’s Hardware and Bell’s store which was actually a convenience store behind gas pumps. At Christmas there wasn’t a lot of choice for local shoppers. When I was old enough my first seasonal shopping sortie was at Switzer’s. The family business was largely hardware related. But they carried some gift lines to satisfy the small market in the growing village. It was a different era. For one thing children could be turned out of the house and left unsupervised most of the day with no fear they would not return for lunch or dinner. Stittsville was a safe place where everybody knew each other and we all looked out for one another. I was probably only eight or nine at the time. But on a Saturday morning in December I announced to my mother that it was time to clean out the piggy bank and head up Main Street on my first solo Christmas shopping expedition. I even asked to take my little brother Randy. He is three and a half years younger. She had no problem with the idea. So, bundled in our winter clothing we set off through the snow. In reality the hardware store was only a few blocks from our house but at that age it seemed like a major journey. So many years later that expedition is a magical memory for me. Wandering through the store we picked out a small gift for our mother, something for the kitchen although I can’t remember what? Not terribly personal but hey, we were little kids! There was a small toy section and I spotted a little toy gun I thought would be perfect for Randy. While he was distracted, checking out something else, I went to the counter and “clandestinelyâ€? paid for it. Obviously I didn’t want him to see it before Christmas morning. Mum had advised me not to take too long. After a short time, armed with our purchases we trudged home. I was so excited about the idea of giving my brother a gift that as we were walking along I inadvertently told him I had a present for him. Unfortunately I went one step farther! “I’ve got something really special for you,â€? I told my brother. A few seconds later I added, “Yup – I think you’re really going to like the gun-nnnn‌..No, not GUN, that’s not what I meant. It’s just something you will really like.â€? “Whew – almost spilled the beans,â€? I thought to myself. Spilled the beans! I had just emptied the whole can for goodness sakes. Unbelievable! But when I looked at Randy he was skipping along and I don’t even think he

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Lifestyle – Just a week left until the big day and like many men I had to scramble to get my Christmas gift buying done. I only have one person to buy for, my wife Kathleen. She does the rest. And yet I still have to motivate myself. I am never among the Christmas Eve brigade of male shoppers, however! I refuse to join the last second buyers who brave the line-ups at the cash registers in order to buy the leftovers or lay out a lot of cash for something they would never normally buy. Last minute shopping can be very expensive! I know the commercial side of Christmas spoils the true meaning of the day and I am among the writers who have lamented that fact in the past. Still, the reality is that gift buying is extremely important to the economy and that is a positive up side to this busy season. For a writer Christmas provides a good opportunity to reminisce and rather than look at the down side I would much rather serve up some memories I am sure many of you will relate to. First though it is time for me to do a little penance. In a column a few years ago I jabbed those who have exchanged the tradition of a real Christmas tree for the easier to manage artificial variety. Among those who felt the sting of that “criticism� was my sister Linda in Stittsville. She’s used a “fake tree� for many years and is vocal in her defence of the practice. Admittedly, from a distance you would never know their tree is artificial. Linda recalls me writing that I “would never allow such a tree in our house.� With my propensity for being outspoken, she is no doubt correct. Well, this year I succumbed to Kathy’s pleadings and a phoney evergreen now stands in our downstairs family room. My wife grew tired of the annual “fight� to get a real tree up and looking straight. She detested the mess left behind when the much drier version went out to the curb in January. Hearing the news my sister is expecting to see the truth come out in my column. So there, I’ve admitted it. The good news is that it’s pretty realistic and doesn’t look half bad. I did insist on something that looks real! Still, I miss the look and the smell of a real Scotch pine. And to all the tree growers out there, a humble apology! I began this missive by referring to Christmas gift buying. I grew up in Stittsville, long before it became part of the urban sprawl of greater Ottawa. When I was a kid, living in my parents’ first house, a tidy white bungalow on Elm Street, Stittsville was just beginning to emerge as a commuter haven. The former railway village had only a few hundreds residents.

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PDCI starts $1.2M expansion to accommodate influx of students in 2014 By LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com

News – Contractors are on site at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute starting this week as the $1.2 million expansion to accommodate the influx of Grade 7/8 students next fall is now under way. Principal John Gow is no stranger to renovations as he was the one of the guiding forces behind the building of The Stewart School about 10 years ago. “The renovations have come about through the community consultation process that started last winter/spring,” Gow said. “We had three meetings here with between 65 and 80 participants from the community.” There are four main areas to be renovated: communications, facilities, programming and transitions. In terms of renos, that falls under the facilities category, he said. Much of the high school does not conform to accessibility standards and one of the biggest renovations will be to the main office. “Where the old library is located at the south end of the building, that end will be turned into a new library or learning commons and it will also contain the main office, which will become the new main entrance of the school.” Gow said he anticipates construction will be finished by the end of the 2013/14 school year, but the move won’t happen until next fall. “We have set up an interim library to be used for the entire school year,” he said. “It started in September and was in a large tech room that was not being used.” It’s ideal, he added, as it’s large, well lit and has a contained computer room. “We moved all of the highuse reference materials and

computers to that room, so students have complete access.” That room will revert back to a shop class next fall. During the summer, there is an extensive list of renovations will take place. The current main office area will be turned into classrooms for the Grades 7/8 students – about 200 of them who will have a new home on the second floor. “We’ll be installing dropped ceilings to approve the amount of electrical for data usage in the classrooms,” he said. The third gymnasium will be renovated, top to bottom, and will include a rubber floor to replace the tile floor, similar to the one at The Stewart School. There will be improvements to the fitness area – which will be moved to a new 1,000 square foot zone. It will house such equipment as cardio and free weights. “We have a Specialist High Skills Majors for physical fitness now,” Gow said. “We believe the new and improved fitness room will improve that course.” The elevator project – another major build for the school – will take place in the summer of 2015. It will be located across the hall from the Mason Theatre. “Moving into year three, we anticipate more renovations to the science and art classrooms. We’ll be having a lot of renovations to the school to improve the facility,” he said. Having to undergo renovations as opposed to building a new high school, is something Gow said is better for the community. “I’ve had a chance to tour many recently-built high schools and the way the funding works is that it is allocated to school board for building new schools but doesn’t reflect the amount of

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PDCI principal John Gow stands in front of the construction zone at the school which will undergo $1.2 million in renovations to accommodate the influx of Grade 7/8 students next fall. This area, just off the southern most entrance to the school off D’Arcy Street, will become the new main entrance. Through these doors will be student commons, administration and a revamped library and computer room. space and resources that former schools have been built with. If we were to build a new school now, we would not see things like the auditorium which is valued by our community and used by them. Shops are greatly reduced, if even offered. An extra gymnasium, you would not have at all.” PDCI is one of the two high schools left in Lanark County to welcome the Grade 7/8 students. Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute is the other. Like SFDCI, Vankleek Hill – another recently built school, doesn’t have the surplus space to accommodate the influx of Grade 7/8 students. “It really reflects a changing demographic,” he said. “The nature

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“The experience has been, as the students become used to their new environment, a lot of the safeguards (like separate entrances for the younger students) prove to be unnecessary,” he said. “Everywhere else in the board” where the transition of Grade 7/8 students has happened, “it has not been an issue,” he said, regarding some segregation strategies. MacPherson says a new school is still on the books for Perth, “but the funding atmosphere in Toronto is not going to be favourable for new construction.” He estimates the cost of a new school would be $20M to $22M. “One of the problems is, you

would end up with less than you started with… we’d never be able to duplicate the Mason Theatre,” he said. “What we decided to do as a board, rather than hold back, is that we are continuing to invest. You can’t quit investing in a school…. That’s what happened at the old SFDCI. The feeling was the building didn’t get the maintenance it required. So we are doing that at PDCI. If we want to keep it working we have to keep it maintained. There is no such a thing as an ideal school, but we think that the Grade 7/8 students will benefit from the move (to PDCI, in 2014).” MacPherson added that in every other instance where they have put the Grade 7/8 students, the opportunities for them have increased dramatically. “I’m fully aware of what is happening in Toronto, and in other parts of our budget… I realize that our board budgets are tight right now. We are barely keeping pace with inflation. If you took out our construction and maintenance we’d pretty near have flat lined budgets.” Then there are heating, electrical and transportation fees. “We are aware that the ministry is in a tight situation,” he said. “They’re not going to just start handing out $20M in grants to build schools. Even so, even if we announce the money tomorrow, you might be looking at a minimum of three years before you had a school ready to move into.” MacPherson said there have been a lot of meetings over the project and it’s going to be good for the community. “It’s about giving the kids a chance,” he said. “I think when they are done, it will improve PDCI for everybody. When the board makes a change, it’s not just good for one, it’s good for all.”

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www.perth.ca TOWN OF PERTH HOLIDAY CLOSURES Clip this handy table and keep it on your refrigerator so you’ll know when services will be available over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Please note that these times can be found on the Town’s website at www.perth. ca. For regular schedules, such as public skating, swimming or Garbage/ Recycle/Waste Collection, you can also refer to the website or your 2013 Collection Calendar for specific details. The Council and Staff of the Town of Perth take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Perth Town Hall and POA Court: Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 CLOSED Perth Landfill Site: Monday, December 23rd, 2013: CLOSED Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: OPEN 8am to 4:30pm Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Friday, December 27th, 2013: OPEN 8am to 4:30pm Saturday, December 28th, 2013: OPEN 8am to 12 Noon Sunday, December 29th, 2013: CLOSED Monday, December 30th, 2013: CLOSED Tuesday, December 31st, 2013: OPEN 8am to 4:30pm Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Thursday, January 2nd, 2014: CLOSED Friday, January 2nd, 2014: OPEN and regular hours resume Perth Museum & Visitor Information Centre: Monday, December 23rd, 2013: Open 10am-6pm Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: Open 10am-2pm Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Friday, December 27th, 2013: Open 10am to 2pm Saturday, December 28th, 2013: Open 10am to 6pm Sunday, December 29th, 2013: Open 10am to 6pm Monday, December 30th, 2013: Open 10am to 6pm Tuesday, December 31st, 2013: Open 10am to 2pm Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Thursday, January 2nd, 2014: Open and regular schedule resumes Perth & District Indoor Pool: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: CLOSED Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Friday, December 27th, 2013: Open on modified schedule Saturday, December 28th, 2013: Open on modified scheduled Sunday, December 29th, 2013: CLOSED Monday, December 30th, 2013: Open on modified schedyule Tuesday, December 31st: CLOSED Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Thursday, January 2nd, 2014: CLOSED Friday, January 3rd, 2014: CLOSED for private function Saturday, January 4th, 2014: CLOSED for private function Sunday, January 5th, 2014: CLOSED for private function Please check the adjacent schedule for exact times and programs on Open dates. Perth & District Community Centre: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: CLOSED Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Please check the Town’s website for the Holiday Ice schedule at www.perth.ca. For more information please call the arena office at 613-267-2455.

The Town of Perth is looking for civic-minded landscape designers to contribute design concepts for our Wilson Street/Sunset Boulevard corner Parkette. As part of the Wilson Street Beautification Project, the Town would like to enhance the area to recognize high-level athletes from the Town of Perth. The design should incorporate vandalresistant elements which might include water features, trees and shrubs, benches and any other items a creative designer might envision. In return, the individual/firm will be recognized for his or her contribution by signage placed on the site for posterity. Interested individuals/firms should contact Jane Farrell, Wilson Street Advisory Panel Member at eishouse@sympatico.ca, no later than January 2, 2014. PERTH & DISTRICT INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE Aquafit December 23rd – 8:00-8:45am, 11:00-11:45am and 7:10-7:55pm December 27th – 8:00-8:45am and 11:00-11:45am December 30th – 8:00-8:45am, 11:00-11:45am and 7:10-7:55pm Lane Swimming December 23rd – 7:00-8:00am, 12:00-1:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm and 8:00-9:00pm December 27th – 7:00-8:00am, 12:00-1:00pm and 3:00-4:00pm December 28th –12:00-1:00pm December 30th – 7:00-8:00am, 12:00-1:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm and 8:00-9:00pm Public Swimming December 23rd – 1:00pm-3:00pm and 6:00-7:00pm December 27th – 1:00pm-3:00pm December 28th – 1:00pm-3:00pm (Sponsored by the Perth Fire Fighters Association) December 30th – 1:00pm-3:00pm and 6:00-7:00pm Closed December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st, 2nd Closed for regular programming on January 3rd, 4th and 5th for the annual Mike Brown Swim Meet

GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK-UP DURING THE HOLIDAYS Residents are reminded to refer to the 2013 Municipal Waste Collection Calendar for pick-up of garbage, recycling and compost over the holidays. • Tuesday: Recycling and greenbin pick-up as usual • Wednesday: Recycling and Greenbin pick-up is delayed to Thursday • Thursday: Garbage pick-up is delayed to Friday

2014 GARBAGE & RECYCLING CALENDARS: Calendars have now been delivered to each municipal address by Canada Post. Extra copies are available at the rear counter of Town Hall.

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS AND ROOFS: During this time of year, it is important to note that the Town of Perth has regulations regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks and roofs adjacent to sidewalks. These by-laws are in place to ensure the safety of all pedestrians in our community. Pursuant to Town of Perth By-law # 2060 owners of any occupied, unoccupied, or vacant lot are responsible for the removal of any snow or ice accumulation that may be left behind after sidewalk plow operations. Residents are required to clear any public sidewalk, adjoining their property, of snow and ice for the full paved width of the sidewalk. Where the snow or ice is so frozen that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalk, anti-slip materials are to be strewn over the area. i.e. sand and/or salt. Town of Perth Property Maintenance and Occupancy Bylaw # 3322 requires building owners and/or occupants to safely remove any ice and snow build-up from roofs. When the ice or snow hazard cannot be immediately removed, barricades are available to alert pedestrians of the potential overhead danger. A limited number of these barricades are available at the Crystal Palace in the Tay Basin. Barricades are to be used as a temporary measure until such time as the ice and snow is safely brought down. Once the ice and snow hazard has been removed, the barricades are to be returned to the Crystal Palace. In addition, the Ontario Fire Code requires that fire escapes and fire access routes must be kept clear of ice and snow to allow for safe passage for building occupants and emergency personnel.

TIDBITS FROM THE PERTH & DISTRICT INDOOR POOL: Registration is open for the Winter Public Swimming Session. Lessons begin on January 7th. Registration forms are available at the pool or on-line at www.perth.ca. The Pool is currently accepting applications for temporary life guarding positions for the holiday season. Please forward your resume to Janice McFadden at jmcfadden@ perth.ca.

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CELEBRATING THE SEASON Community - St. Paul’s United Church Youth Group in Perth performed during worship this Sunday. The play was loosely based on “A Christmas Carol”, by Charles Dickens. They also sang carols on Friday night at Lanark Lodge and the hospital followed by a party. Photo submitted

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we are trying to catch up,� admitted Tranter. Other costs, however, are beyond the township’s power. “Construction costs have gone up 60 to 70 per cent in the last 10 years,� said Tranter. “A lot of that was the price of fuel.�

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News – Taxpayers in Tay Valley Township are facing a modest 1.1 per cent municipal tax increase next year. The township will require $79,000 more in 2014, of which $31,000 will be covered off by growth, resulting in a house assessed at $200,000 to pay $9 more in taxes next year. “Payroll costs have gone up,� said the township’s treasurer, Peter Tranter, during an interview at his Glen Tay office on the morning of Friday, Dec. 13. “We have significant challenges.� Some of these challenges include Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, and other costs, like pay increases of about 2.5 per cent for the 22 municipal employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which is up at the end of this year. The township will also have to pay $41,000 more in policing costs. “When we negotiated that collective agreement, it was a tough negotiation,� recalls Tranter. “Because council wanted to get the chief building officer out of the union, so that took some give and take on both sides,� though, eventually, the official was removed from being covered by the agreement. One of the biggest projects on tap for the summer of 2014 are

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Reeve Keith Kerr in Tay Valley Township is pictured here at Lanark County Council. extensive renovations to Hanna Road, at a cost of about $575,000. “We are trying to get some economies of scale by going in with the county,� said Tranter of the repairs. The bridges, roads, and vehicle budget is set at about $1.2 million and “it’s all paid for out of our reserves.� In the budgets of 2004 to

2006, money funneled into reserves rose from $130,000 to $160,000 which “is turning out to be favourable.� If those reserves were not as flush as they are, Tranter asserts, “we’d be borrowing money,� to cover those costs. There are other things on the township’s to-do list. “Waste site monitoring costs,

Unexpected surprise The township did luck out though with an unexpected windfall from the OMPF (Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund). Tranter expected a drop in their take of the grant, but, “we got $129,000 more than we did in 2013,� he said of the 2014 allotment. “The province added another index,� of criteria for consideration, which Tay Valley met, the so-called Northern and Rural Municipal Fiscal Circumstances Index, which considered all manner of criteria, like average household income, employment rates, percentage of the population living above the low-income threshold, and more. “That was a ‘Thank God,’� said Tranter, smiling, his eyes skyward, his arms extended. “(It was) a massive relief when we got that.� In fact, he believes that Tay Valley and Lanark Highlands were the only two municipalities in the county to receive similar good news. “Finally, something good happened to Tay Valley, and out of the blue, too!� he added.

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News - You may have passed them if you were driving along Abbott Street in front of the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) office in Smiths Falls, bundled up against the cold and marching up and down the sidewalk with signs that read ‘Standing Up for Justice’ or ‘On Strike - Red Cross Stop Exploiting Us’. They are all Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who could not agree to Red Cross Care Partners’ latest contract offer. “Our contract negotiations started in April and broke down over the summer, finally Red Cross came back with an offer in November and it was voted down,� said Bryanna Stoddard, PSW worker and strike captain for Smiths Falls and Perth. Red Cross Care Partners is a provincially funded agency contracted by the province to provide home care free of charge to clients. The company is a private for-profit agency. “I’m keeping an eye on this issue for sure,� said MPP Randy Hillier. “This is a private company funded by taxpayers’ money and the people who work for

them are also taxpayers.� According to SEIU, the union that represents health care workers, wages for in-home care are all over the map and can range from $22 per hour at hospitals to $20 per hour at nursing homes. Red Cross Care workers are paid $15.02 per hour and 32 cents per kilometer for mileage, while travel time is unpaid. “Contract negotiation began early in the year, but the contract expired in March and we’ve been trying to bargain ever since because no one wants to strike,� said Sharlene Stewart, president of the SEIU. In November, Red Cross Care came back with an offer that would have given workers an 11-cent increase per hour and one cent increase for mileage. It was rejected by the union members. As Stoddard explains, she’s been with the company now for four years but she’s making exactly the same wage as people who have been there for 10 and 11 years. “They haven’t had a wage increase in five years, not even cost of living – nothing,� said Stewart. Even Red Cross is inconsistent in how it compensates its workers in vari-

ous parts of the country. “In northern communities they pay fuel and $15 per hour for travel time, because they have a hard time finding and keeping PSWs in those areas,� said Stewart. The biggest part of the dispute is over travel compensation, according to Stoddard, who stresses that a walk-out was the last thing anyone wanted to do. “Our biggest concern is our clients; we’ve built relationships of trust with them,� said Stoddard. In rural areas there can be a lot of unpaid travel time and with the rising cost of gas, 32 cents a kilometer doesn’t cut it anymore, she pointed out. “A Smiths Falls worker may have clients in Smiths Falls, Toledo, Franktown, Mallorytown, Athens, Perth, Jasper, Easton’s Corners and Merrickville,� she explained. Although the agency can’t ask a worker to put in more than 12 hours a day, when scheduling gets tight, they do ask their existing workers for more time, which the PSW often picks up at his or her own discretion, simply to make ends meet. “The longest day I’ve worked is 16

hours,� said Stoddard. “The thing is that our job is feast or famine - either you have the hours or you don’t, so you’ll take whatever you can get.� As far as all the agencies and workers involved are concerned, the walk-out is very much a last resort, because of the potential negative impact on clients. “We absolutely respect the PSWs’ right to strike, but our priority is to our home-care clients,� said Gary Buffett, manager of community care South-East with CCAC. In the meantime CCAC is doing everything in its power to ensure that Red Cross Care Partner clients are not impacted by the walk-out. “Each client is assigned a priority code, so high priority patients are those who are dependent on us, and those patients have been transferred to other care providers,� said Buffett. According to Buffett, Red Cross Care Partners had 900 clients before the walk-out, of those, 240 were high priority which leaves 650 less critical clients who are still with Red Cross Care Partners until it becomes clear how the agency is going to manage with exist-

ing staff. “Our focus right now is on the safety and well-being of our clients and we’re working very closely with CCAC in every community to minimize the impact of this strike on our clients,� said Tanya Elliott, director of communications with Red Cross Care Partners. In the meantime new patients are being referred to other care providers. “The system flow-out from the hospitals to Red Cross Care Partners stopped last week,� said Buffett last Thursday. It isn’t clear right now how long the strike will last. “At this point there is no schedule, but the lines of communication with the union representing the PSWs remain open,� said Elliott. It’s not clear exactly what that means with workers walking the picket line and the union still waiting to hear from Red Cross. “We attempted conciliation with the Ministry of Labour, and we mediated through a mediator and that’s when we got the tentative agreement which was rejected on Nov. 23,� said Stewart, “and we have not heard from the Red Cross since then.� R0011948547_0314

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613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695 ADOPTION OF THE 2014 ANNUAL BUDGET TAKE NOTICE THAT, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands intends to adopt the 2014 Budget on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. Dated at the Township of Lanark Highlands this 7th day of January 2014. For further information contact Robert Bunker, Treasurer 75 George Street, Lanark ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 225 F: 613-259-2291 E: rbunker@lanarkhighlands.ca www.lanarkhighlands.ca

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRENCH LINE BRIDGE The Township of Lanark Highlands has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the replacement of the French Line Bridge located on French Line Road, approximately 2.5km northwest of Highway 511. The existing single span, pony truss bridge constructed in 1945 is nearing the end of its lifespan and the Municipality is commencing the planning process for its replacement in 2014. The study will proceed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Manual, October 2000, as amended in 2007 as a Schedule “B” undertaking. Various alternatives for the structure replacement will be evaluated based on feasible engineering technologies, public safety and natural, social, economic and cultural environments. Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Environmental Assessment process. Public and agency input are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of the project. A Public Information Centre is planned for the winter of 2014, at which time the Public will be provided with an opportunity for input into the planning and design of this project. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Township of Lanark Highlands would then proceed with the detailed design phase of the project followed by construction anticipated to start in the summer of 2014. It is anticipated that French Line Road will be closed during the replacement of the bridge with traffic detoured via local area roads. Details regarding the public information centre will be advertised as the date approaches. The Township and G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. are interested in hearing any comments that you may have about this project. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the Project Team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. Your comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. For further information please contact: Matt MacDonald, P.Eng. Project Manager G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. 1-71 Millennium Parkway Belleville, ON, K8N 4Z5 Phone 613-969-1111 Fax 613-969-8988 E-mail: matt@jewelleng.ca

www.lanarkhighlands.ca Tim Horton’s Free Skating Times Lanark & District Community Centre 67 Princess St, Village of Lanark Friday, Dec 27th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Sunday, Dec 29th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Thursday, Jan 2nd, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Sunday, Jan 5th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Council Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at 7:00 pm Committee Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 at 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at 2:30 pm

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The Township of Lanark Highlands The Municipal Office will be closed for Christmas commencing December 24th, 2013 at Noon. The office will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

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Dave Ennis Superintendant of Public Works Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street P.O. Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 Phone 613-259-2398 ext 239 Fax 613-259-2291 E-mail: dennis@lanarkhighlands.ca

This Notice issued on December 12, 2013

HOLIDAY WASTE SITE HOURS CHRISTMAS EVE Closed from noon onwards

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CHRISTMAS DAY Closed Wednesday December 25

BOXING DAY Closed Thursday December 26

NEW YEARS EVE Closed from noon onwards

Tuesday December 31

NEW YEARS DAY Closed Wednesday January 1, 2014

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ditorial - Industry Minister James Moore may not look like Ebenezer Scrooge, but he certainly sounded like it. During an interview with a radio reporter, he said British Columbia’s child poverty rates were not the responsibility of the federal government. Technically speaking, yes, this is true. He did not want to “usurp,” the province – not surprising considering he is a Conservative and so is very wary of intruding on areas of provincial jurisdiction. This is a government, after all, that won’t even sign on for a national plan on dementia, lest it step on the toes of the provinces. It was the next line that caused a stir: “Is it the federal government’s job – my job to feed my neighbour’s child? I don’t think so,” he said. Now, you can point to any number of quotes that pull on the heart strings, or put the fear of God into you, about looking after the vulnerable in our society. In Genesis 4:9, we read that “the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ he replied. ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’” The African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child has been used so often, it has almost become a cliché. And as anyone who has taken English in university remembers, John Donne’s words “No man is an island…therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.” But let us put aside this purple prose, and check out the green and gold – the cold, hard cash. In a presentation to Perth town council recently, Jennifer Miller, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, referred to a study done by Boston Consulting Group, which found that, for every dollar invested in children, there was as much as an $18 return on that investment when the child reaches adulthood. So, in a weird sort of way, it is our duty to make sure that our children are fed. Just whose duty may be up for debate. In the wake of a series of shootings in Toronto, Rob Ford repeated the Tory line that the best

poverty fighting tool was a job. There are many parents who fail on the job and send their kids to school hungry. Yes, it is a little galling that we have to pick up after someone else’s negligence. But at the end of the day, that child is still hungry, and in need of someone’s help. While the federal government has failed its 1989 goal of eliminating child poverty by the year 2000, progress is being made. Fewer families led by single mothers are using welfare now. The Harper government claims that, since 2006, there are 225,000 fewer children in poverty, and the Tories have brought in the Universal Child Care Benefit. But there were still more than 800,000 Canadians who had to use food banks this year. This should not be happening in this land of plenty. Moore, in fairness, later apologized, saying that his remarks were “insensitive…that I deeply regret…I know the cause of fighting poverty is not helped by comments like those I made last week. For that, I am sorry.” But one wonders: which is Moore’s true belief? What he told the radio reporter, or what the Prime Minister’s office likely drafted for him to release? One gets the impression from his initial comments, and the defensiveness that precluded his apology, that he would rather wash his hands of the poor. It’s all about the middle class, after all. Today, we are six days away from Christmas, celebrating the birthday of an infant born in more than humble surroundings. Now, 2,013 years later, his followers, and non-followers alike, try to make things a little bit better for those less fortunate, through events like Build-a-Mountain of Food or the Salvation Army’s kettle campaign. They do it not because they have to, but because they want to, because it is the right thing to do and because of the golden rule, from Matthew 25:40: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

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pinion – It’s time to torture you with my annual seasonal butchering of a classic Christmas poem, always with apologies to Clement Clark Moore…. ’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Mama was muttering, in search of her spouse. “Groom-boy!” she cried. “Where have you gone? If you don’t return soon it’s going to be dawn! “For crying out loud it is now Christmas Eve, and where you’ve hidden the gifts I can’t seem to conceive!” She stomped and she hollered and searched the house through, but all she discovered was The Taming of the Shrew. (Not that anyone around here is ever shrewish.) Boychild and Girlchild observed from nearby, awaiting a moment to say something wry. “What’s going on, Mom?” they called out together. “Maybe Dad’s found himself trapped in the weather.” But Mama just threw her arms in the air, rolled up her eyes and tousled their hair. “It’s a clear starry night so I doubt that’s the case, not to mention the fact his car’s parked in its place.” They all stood about, scratching their heads, and then Mama hustled them off to their beds. “Don’t worry,” she called (oh what a fake), “He’s probably at Grandma’s, getting some cake.” (Because we’re always getting cake there.) The children agreed and tucked themselves in, falling instantly to sleep with nary a din. (It’s a Christmas miracle! Ahem.) “Now where could he be?” she fretted anew. “The presents aren’t wrapped! There’s still so much to do!” And just as the panic started to rise, a wonderful sight came to Mama’s eyes. (You know it!) “She’s coming!” she breathed, with a sense of relief. “Maybe this night won’t be so full of grief!” The air filled with light and she heard a loud

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pop, which signalled the time for her panic to stop. For right there before her with a giggle so airy, stood the amazing Stress-Free Holiday Fairy™! “I’m here!” she proclaimed, “For it’s now a traSTEPHANIE GRAY dition, to help you survive each Christmas edition.” “Oh, Fairy!” Mama cried, “I hope you can see, the location of Groom-boy. Where can he be?” “Pshaw,” said the Fairy, “you need to relax. Come sit here beside me and admire my slacks.” With that she sat down in the glow of the tree, which set off her pants’ colour so very nice-ly. And then with a wave of a glittering wand, she conjured a beverage that looked slightly blonde. “Here, have an eggnog!” the Fairy proclaimed. “It’s really quite lovely although poorly named.” But Mama had trouble, still slightly perplexed. “But what about Groom-boy?” she asked, feeling vexed. “Don’t worry,” said Fairy, “for you will soon see, there will be wrapped presents under the tree.” (She means aside from the ones Santa brings, of course.) With that the door opened and who should appear, but Groom-boy himself, without any reindeer. “I’m home!” he called out, “and I have a surprise! The presents are wrapped because I am so wise! “The children,” he added, “now stay up so late that it’s hard to be sneaky and have a wrapping date.” He unloaded the presents that he’d taken away, to wrap up at Grandma’s earlier in the day. And with that the Fairy rose up and said, “All taken care of, now off to bed!” (That’d be so cool!) With a wave of her wand she extinguished the light, calling, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

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Boychild, Girlchild, Groom-boy and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2014!

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Does the left hand really know what the right hand is doing? Elmsley and Canadian taxpayers? The new dock alone, a 200-foot concrete structure on pylons and a Ushaped canoe and kayak dock, cost almost $200,000 to build. It’s a very attractive structure. There is still a public washroom to install, costing $18,000 and a lot of landscaping still to come. Total cost for the new dock is likely to be somewhere around $300,000. Do the math. Even if Action Plan Canada contributed $66,000 for which it gets its feel-good sign, our friends at Parks Canada cost our municipality more than $200,000, which could and should have been invested elsewhere. Please don’t get me wrong. I’m a huge proponent of the new pubic dock. But it was such a waste of money, considering there was a perfectly good dock available. So, I see that sign as a slap in the face; an insult to our historic hamlet, an insult to every Canadian taxpayer. I say all this, not to insult anyone. It is just a reminder that foresight is a much cheaper than hindsight, and is only achieved when there is collaboration and transparency. In other words, when the left hand knows what the right is doing.

And just to prove that if Rideau Ferry had had a public dock, boaters would come – now that the new dock has been built, it is already booked for public activity. Next summer, on July 26, the Manotick Classic and Antique Boat Club will hold its annual woodies show here. It’s a big deal. The boats that will

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be on display are historic, representing an era that says this community was known for boat building, encouraging water sport. John Kessel, From his lofty perch, high above the republic of Rideau Ferry

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longer had a place to shop for provisions between Portland and Smiths Falls, a long stretch in a canoe or kayak. At about the same time, Parks Canada, after years of lobbying for UNESCO World Heritage status for the canal, achieved the designation, promising help with the infrastructure, promoting the canal, protecting the historic communities along the 202 km. waterway. Parks got its prized status at about the same time of the sale of the public dock. Historic Rideau Ferry was left off their map. Soon, there was a push to get public docks re-instated in Rideau Ferry, led by the organizers of the Rideau Ferry Regatta. Petitions were gathered, pressure was mounted on the township fathers, money was collected. Public docks were good for business and promoted boating on Parks’ now heritage-designated Canal. Really, a no-brainer. So, Parks sold to the township the old bridge abutment property and the strip leading to the water on the other side of the bridge. That cost is still a mystery, but I’m told it could be as high as $17,000. What happened to the original offer of the old dock for $1? What has this cost Drummond/North

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To the Editor, It’s an insult, no matter how you look at it. Action Plan Canada has a small billboard at Rideau Ferry on the old bridge abutment, just above the newly installed public docks. The sign basically proclaims the federal government has contributed to the building of the new docks. It’s really a sign that the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand has done. It’s a sign that says the feds are adding insult to injury. Though folks in my hamlet know the history, let me tell you why I’m outraged. About seven years ago Parks Canada decided to sell some of its assets. In this case, it was the asset that got the whole idiocy started – the sale of the public docks at Rideau Ferry. First the property was offered to Lanark County and Drummond/North Elmsley Township for $1. Both refused. Next, the feds offered it to the owner of the property adjacent to the dock, the owner of the building that houses The Shipwreck restaurant. While not certain, the selling price I’m told was somewhere around $17,000. As of that point, the former public docks became private. A sign went up saying that only restaurant patrons could use the dock. Those wanting the re-supply or get an ice cream cone at the Rideau Ferry Store, take a stroll to check out the hamlet, check out Ferrytale Studio only a two minute walk away, could not do so. Boaters plying the Rideau no

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Hydro rates skyrocketing cess it! And I keep trying to get into my hydro account online. They have that so confused, no one can get into that either. I unplug all appliances; I will not use the baseboard electric system - I have a portable electric furnace that is supposed to be more energy efficient. I take a shower or bath every second day; I don’t use the oven. I am almost nonexistent in my own apartment, trying to keep the hydro costs down and still…I cannot beat them. I am single, live alone and am on a pension. If this keeps up with the hydro rates soaring every month, I’ll have to set my bed up on a street corner. This is Canada! A land of wealth yet the Liberals and Hydro Company are stuffing their pockets while we go bankrupt. Let’s stop the madness!

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May the blessings of the Father’s greatest Gift be yours now and forever Christmas Masses 2013 Tuesday, Dec. 24 • 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Wednesday, Dec. 25 • 10:00 am

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To the Editor, Something has to be done to stop this. The Liberal government and their hydro costs are completely out of control…at our expense. Like McGuinty, Wynne seems to answer to no one. We must contact our MPP Randy Hillier, our MP Scott Reid, Stephen Harper, Kathleen Wynne, and anybody else you can think of. Start making some noise over this outrage. It is time our wants and needs were recognized. We cannot let this happen. It has got to stop. We must have some say and some power. Wynne is a minority government. She must have to answer to someone! Last summer, one of my hydro bills read that I used $16 worth of hydro. The total bill came to $108. If Wynne gets her way, I’ll pay $250 even though I use next to no hydro. The Regulatory Charge we pay monthly is a fund that is to be used to help those who cannot pay their hydro bills. Few know this…and just try to ac-

Small business provides jobs, tax revenues and many other contributions to our region.

Reader agrees with editorial To the Editor: Thank you for the comments on the Editorial page of the Dec. 4 issue of The Perth Courier, entitled “Getting what she deserved” which referred to the sentence handed down to Bridget Theobald on Nov. 29. You expressed my opinions exactly. I was one of the members of First Baptist Church in Perth who gave a character reference for Bridget Theobald, but if I had had any inkling of the extent of her crime, not only would I have refused to sign the document, I would have recommended she be put away for 40 years, not four. I’m sure there are others who regret signing after reading the sickening descriptions revealed in the courtroom. Most of us have known Bridget since she was born but had no idea of her evil

inclinations. If you Google the word ‘hubris’ (I couldn’t find it in a standard dictionary) you will find that this word, from the ancient Greek, means “a state of extreme pride and arrogance and lack of humility”, and refers to actions that “shame and humiliate the victim for the pleasure of the abuser” and “has a strong sexual connotation”. It’s a description that fits Bridget to a “T” in my opinion. But take heart, folks, especially parents of young children, because Bridget has yet to meet the final and greatest Judge, who takes a very dim view of anyone who harms a child.

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PSFDH shows purple support Community - Members of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital management team proudly wore their purple scarves in support of the Lanark County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program (LCSA & DV). This program is sponsored by the hospital. The group marked Dec. 6, being Canada’s National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence Against Women. The date coincides with the massacre of 14 women in 1989 at the L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Mary Pat Bingley, Manager, LCSA & DV, commented that, “ongoing recognition and remembrance of this fateful event enhances awareness that the issue of violence against women and children continues to be a significant safety concern.” President & CEO, Linda Bisonette

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Sustainable Economic Development Working Group VOLUNTEERS WANTED Are you a resident or business owner that wants to see the Township prosper? Do you want to help shape the economic future of Tay Valley Township?

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From Tay Valley Township On Behalf Of Council And Staff We Wish You The Happiest Of Holidays WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS will be in effect for:

ALL TOWNSHIP ROADS ALL MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS December 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 No parking between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. FINE: $50.00 as per By-Law No. 2011-049

2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE? NOMINATIONS Nominations for the positions listed below must be made on the prescribed form available at the Municipal Office. Nomination forms must be filed, either in person or by your agent, with the Clerk during normal office hours between January 2nd, 2014 and September 12th, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nomination Day). The required filing fee of $100.00 (cash, certified cheque, debit or money order made payable to Tay Valley Township) must accompany the signed form. The filing fee for the Head of Council (Reeve) position is $200.00. Full details on the procedures to be followed may be obtained from the Clerk. REEVE (1)

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HOLIDAY MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS The Township Office will close at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 HOLIDAY WASTE SITE HOURS Monday, December 23rd 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Glen Tay Site Wednesday, December 25th – CLOSED – All Sites Saturday, December 28th – 8:00 am–4:00 pm – All Sites Monday, December 30th – 8:00 am–4:00 pm – Glen Tay Site

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Township Council is seeking citizens to be members of the newly formed Sustainable Economic Development Working Group (SEDWG). The term will commence in January 2014 and end December 2014, with the potential for re-appointment. To ensure the Working Group represents the diversity of economic activity in the Township, members are being sought from the following sectors: UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ

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Visit the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca to view the SEDWG Terms of Reference. Those interested in contributing to a bright future in Tay Valley Township can submit a Letter of Interest to the Clerk at the e-mail address below by Friday, January 10th, 2014. For further information contact: Amanda Mabo, Clerk 217 Harper Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 T: 613-267-5353 ext. 123 E: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca www.tayvalleytwp.ca

RECREATION REGISTRATION REMINDER! CHOIR – Registrations for the Spring session of the Tay Valley Community Choir are being accepted at the Municipal Office. Early bird registration fee ($40.00) applies until January 10th, 2014. The Choir is always eager to welcome new members so if you have an interest in music and love to sing consider joining this lively group of like-minded folks! KARATE – Registration for the Spring session of the Karate program is in progress. The Session begins on January 9th, 2014. Please come into the Municipal Office to register.

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Great showing from PDCI junior girls volleyball team at Queen’s tourney Their younger counterparts, the junior and 0 losses. That same team competed Taylor Dunlop and Mikaela Congreves girls’ volleyball team, defeated Almonte in the Queens volleyball tournament last were both recognized for their outstand25-6, 25-14, 25-13, to improve to 4 wins weekend. They won the entire thing and ing play. Great Job Girls!

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Community - Thanks for all the spirit we have seen all this week! We had our “Christmas Morning� Pj day on Monday and the annual Elf auction today. Wednesday was Ugly Sweater day, followed by the talent show on Thursday. It’s great to see so much participation. Thanks also to everyone that came to our Black light dance on Friday night. The lights were a hit and everyone had a great night! Our future Grade Nine’s visited PDCI last Friday. They were given a tour of the school and had a fun solving an Olympic themed mystery. A huge thank you goes out to Ms. Wright and the Link crew for organizing such a great welcome to PDCI. Congratulations to the junior girls’ volleyball team who defeated Smiths Falls on December 5, thanks in part to the strong hitting of Abby Brandon, Alex Roberts and Mikaela Congreves. The senior girls’ volleyball team faced SFDCI on December 5 in Smiths Falls. After starting slowly and losing the first set, the Devils rebounded and won the next 3 - 25/20, 25/15 and 25/17, thanks to big hits and blocks from Vanessa Gray, Kenzie Erwin, Chelsea Major, Alana Brankin and Emily Jordan. Well done team! On that same eventful night the Smiths Falls Redhawks defeated the Blue Devils 35-33 in senior boys’ basketball action. Despite a 19-6 lead early in the game, the team could not pull out

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News – As the tide goes out on 2013, Coun. Judy Brown hopes to see Shandex Personal Care Inc., using less water in the new year. That was one of the goals Brown set for the community services committee in the coming year during her 2013 report card to council at the committee-ofthe-whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. She announced that she hoped to work with the company, through the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program to reduce its water consumption through a water-cooling system. Amongst the other goals she hoped would be achieved were: Continuing to work on the community improvement plan; conducting more research on the tax incentive program; marketing of community development opportunities; carrying out a geotechnical study of the former Brock Street landfill; continuing the partnership with the new dean of Algonquin College’s Perth campus; implementation of the Heritage Conservation Awards; continuing planning for Perth’s 200th anniversary celebrations in 2016.; Doors Open 2014’s industrial tour; finalizing a plan

for the adaptive reuse of Darou Farm; grand opening of the Conlon Farm splash pad; wedding show at Crystal Palace; implementing a cost-sharing agreement between the town and Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley townships; bringing new amenities to Last Duel Park, including a fire pit, mini stage and a volleyball court. Highlights over 2013 Amongst the highlights of the past year for economic development were: hiring a new economic development officer; developing a five-year strategic plan; creating stand-alone economic development, and tourism, web sites; establishing “Mayor’s Breakfastâ€? forums; setting up a development support team; façade grant/building retrofit loan pro-gram; business incubator study completed, and visiting local industries by staff and politicians. There were 44 heritage alteration permit applications received for work on heritage district properties. It was also another busy year for Perth tourism too, with 11,205 visitors to the area, as of October, up from the 10,300 visits in 2012. A “mystery tourist,â€? survey of the town gave it a 98 per cent satisfactory OhVation Award. Other guests to town were looking

to get wed, and they did, in good numbers. There were 59 Perth weddings, using Stewart Park as a back-drop, up from 58 in 2012, as part of the “Wedding Capital of Eastern Ontario� initiative. Other local initiatives to improve the look and quality of life in the community included: Conlon Farm splash pad; Stewart Park perennial garden overhaul; public/private partnership between the town and new owner Michael McLean to do renovations to the arena for the 2012-13 Perth Blue Wings hockey team; hiring of a new recreation programming director; Winter Wonderland established at Last Duel Park. Deputy Mayor John Gemmell reported that planning department had its own busy schedule for 2014, including: zoning plan review; resolve the appeal of the Lanark County official plan; adopt the town’s own official plan; carry out the arterial road geotechnical study, and then acquire whatever land is necessary at each end and Zoning bylaw update. “The meetings are ongoing now,� said Gemmell of the plans to resolve the differences between Perth and the county over the latter’s official plan. “I wouldn’t want to put a date on it in case we go past it.�

Grant Machan, director of environmental services, reported that the last phase of construction on Beckwith Street, the stretch from Halton to South Street, had been completed. “That whole street is done,� Machan said. He also reminded council of the $160,000 that went into the updated new operating system at the water plant, and that $350,000 was spent to field test technology to be used for the lagoon expansion. The beautification of Wilson Street continued with the planting of more than 90 new trees. Machan also played host to more than 200 delegates to the Eastern Ontario Water Works Conference, held at Code’s Mill, earlier this year, the largest trade show to be held in Perth. The geotube field test was also a success, meaning that construction will likely beging in April of 2014. Other goals for 2014 include: bridge infrastructure rehabilitation, like the Craig Street bridge, for example, which requires water proofing and rehabilitation in 2015, so an engineering study will need to be carried out next year; Haggart Dams renovations and sanitary sewer optimization, which has recaptured capacity for 140 homes.

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Predicting crime before it happens, using maps, statistics News – How do you predict crime before it even happens? Why, statistics, of course. It may not be the stuff of shoot-em-up cop dramas, reliant on stake-outs, tips from shady narks, and car chases, but, for Sgt. Chris Beechy, when it comes right down to it, a cool, dry, analysis of the facts is often the best way to predict where, and even when, crimes will occur. “It is very statistics based,” said Beechy, of the OPP’s eastern region intelligence and analysis unit, during a speech to the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards, at the Centennial Hall in Rosedale, Montague Township, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. “It’s how we predict crime… The best indicator of the future is the past. If someone has been doing break-and-enters their whole life, they will keep doing break-and-enters. People are creatures of habit.” One way in which the unit is helping local drivers at this time of year to avoid car-deer collisions is by talking to the Ministry of Natural Resources, and their own data, to determine where most of the deer collisions occur. Similar information can be used to pinpoint problem intersections and, by drilling down into the details, determining if there is a specific time of day, or even specific days, when that intersection is a problem, to come up with a probable solution. Year-round, members of his unit comb through daily police reports to identify trends before they become serial in nature. Once he or one of his fellow officers starts to notice a pattern, usually after the second offence, he will place a call to the detachment commander to bring it to his or her attention. A good example was of a gas station that was robbed in Carleton Place. A short time later, another gas station was robbed in Smiths Falls. “I wonder if those two are related?” asked one of his colleagues. Smiths Falls is not policed by the OPP, but they put in a call to their fellow officers to give them the heads up. Maps are also used in the hunt for predictions. Beechy put up a map of all of the break-and-enters in Montague Township since 2008, and noted that, for whatever reason, this year, most of the break-ins were located in the township’s south end and clustered around the Montague/Smiths Falls border. Using maps, “we are able to pick up on those trends,” and possibly flood an area with cops when, and where, needed. But there are limits to maps and statistics. “It’s tough with an area like Montague,” admitted Beechy. “We don’t have a lot of data to work with.” He pointed out that charts provide prospective future incidents in a detachment area, but that they are much more useful when they identify “what this

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means.” “Monthly, we are telling detachments, ‘These are what your problems are going to be,’” said Beechy. “Obviously, we aren’t always going to be in the right place at the right time.” Coring bad apples Just as the Federal Bureau of Investigation was able to nail famed mobster Al Capone on tax evasion charges, so too can the police keep criminals off of the street for crimes that normally are not part of their illegal, day-to-day business. “If you have a particular bad person in your area who everybody knows about, but you can’t do anything about him, you can’t touch him, talk to me,” said Beechy. “We will touch him.” He pointed to the case of one Smiths Falls man, whom “everybody knows he was a bad guy, living beyond his means.” Using tips from the community, the police were able to put him away. Car charges are a good way to get the n’ere-do-well behind bars – or at least

his car. “A lot of these criminals need a license to do their crimes,” said Beechy. “If you get them drag racing, they won’t be using their car to go and do a breakand-enter.” Police in Quebec used this tactic when one of the Fast and the Furious movies hit theatres one summer – placing cops outside in the parking lot of a theatre, knowing that viewers, mostly young males, would likely want to emulate the death-defying moves they had just seen on the silver screen in their own souped-up cars. And they were waiting for them. Skewed results Some statistics, while factually accurate, can be misleading. There was a single murder in Drummond/North Elmsley Township in 2010, for example, where there had been none the year before. Statistically, it could be said that murders were up 100 per cent from 2009 to 2010 – but that would not paint a very accurate picture.

“Lanark County does not have a high crime rate,” said Beechy. “(But) we don’t deal with high crime rates because it is subjective. If there are arrests, it means that police are doing their jobs.” If cops are, instead, figuratively chained to their desks, filling out paperwork, not on the beat, then there are no arrests – hence, a low crime rate. But, again, a statistic that is not entirely indicative of the real situation. As an example, “historically, domestic violence is something that is kept in-house. When there are reports, that is good. It means that people trust us.” Another skewed statistic could be seen in 2012, showing a huge jump in OPP calls for service in Perth – the jump coming about the April point, when the OPP took over policing duties for the town from the Perth Police Service. “There’s not a crime wave in Perth,” joked Beechy. “We don’t need Batman.” Across the county, different townships and towns had varying demands

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Community – Above, Drummond/North Elmsley Township municipal employees help load up the Angel Tree wagon in front of the municipal offices in Port Elmsley on Thursday, Dec. 12. At right, OPP Const. Paige Whiting emerges from the back of the Angel Tree pick-up wagon to drop off toys at the Children’s Aid Society offices in Perth.

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Empty Bowls donations are made in memory of Jackie Seaton the sun broke through the clouds and beamed through the windows. Seaton’s wife, Joni Seligman’s eyes filled with tears as she embraced the potters for a photograph. “He’s here with us,” she said. “He’d be so proud.” Save the dates for other upcoming Empty Bowls Perth events in 2014. On Saturday, April 5, Foodsmiths will hold its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at the store, filling each beautiful ceramic bowl with a hot nutritious lunch. Empty Bowls will also be featured outside the Riverguild during the Festival of the Maples in Perth on Saturday, April 26. For more information visit the website www.emptybowls.ca.

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Five charities were presented funds totaling $8,500 last week as they were donated during a celebration of Jackie Seaton’s life in October. Pictured are (back, left to right) Glenn Gangnier, Rita Redner, Joni Seligman, Anne Chambers, and Joe Hansgen, treasurer of the Empty Bowls organization; front: Nancy Wildgoose, executive director at The Table; Sharon Bjergso, Food for Thought of Lanark County; Paul Hauraney, Guatemala Stove Project; and YAK’s Donna Stratton and Tanis Cowan.

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Community - Santa Claus made a much anticipated appearance at the Perth Civitan’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 15. After a full pancake breakfast, children were invited to make a Christmas craft and tell Santa what they would like to see under the tree this year. To the left, Jordyn Reid is thrilled with the candy cane she receives from Santa. Below, three-year-old Ben Farnel has lots to talk about during his visit on Santa’s lap. Photos by AMY HOGUE

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News – David Dunn will be making his last deliveries on the same day that Santa Claus will be making his deliveries. The beloved postman, who has walked the beat for 35 years, will drop off his last Christmas cards ever on Christmas Eve this year. He was feted by family, friends, and his clients at the old Brown Shoe Factory on Thursday, Dec. 5. “I decided to stay on until Christmas, so as I could start off the New Year,” said Dunn at his party, after he was met with a wall of people, all holding up face-masks of his likeness. “I was floored. I wasn’t expecting this at all. It is overwhelming and humbling.” Dunn had thought that he was having a simple going-away coffee with some of the guys from the post office, not a foyer full of people. Dunn worked in Ottawa until 2007, when he transferred to Perth. “My parents were up here and I always enjoyed coming up to

visit,” said Dunn. “I’ve always liked the town. My intention is to retire out here.” Dunn’s route takes in the old shoe factory, as well as streets like Mather, Inverness, Harris, Sunset, McLean, and others. “(It’s) a lot of walking. I figure I’ve walked around the world a couple of times,” said Dunn. “I never expected to last this long, for sure. It’s an easygoing job. I’m out there talking to people, having fun. It’s one of the best jobs in the world.” As he heads into his last Christmas rush, he has noticed an upsurge in children’s letters to Santa. “It’s starting to pick up a bit,” he said. “It’s not as heavy as it used to be.” One of the biggest changes he has noticed since taking up his mail bag in 1978 is just how much technology has overtaken so-called ‘snail mail.’ “It’s all online,” he said. “Technology has taken over.” While online may have its advantages, Dunn and his fellow posties take seriously the creed that may be attributed to the

United States Postal Service, but is held by postmen and women everywhere, that “neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” In fact, “I’ve never once, in 15 years, heard, ‘Nope, you’re not going out.’” And the episode that kept him off the roads? Ice Storm ’98. “It was more of a safety issue,” he said, and even then, only keep him away for a day. When asked what he would miss most of all about his job, he replied: “My customers, definitely. I hear everything; deaths and happiness. You’re like a sounding board.” Nine times out of 10, he said, customers will come out and tell him about a death in the family. One thing he will not miss is the internal politics of Canada Post. “Getting up, out of bed in the morning, that’s a good day,” said Dunn. As for his next move come the post-Christmas lull, “I’m going to take it easy for a bit.”

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Above, organizers of the farewell retirement party for postman David Dunn, made face masks of the postie to hold up upon his arrival, to create a mirror effect for the stunned retiree. At right, there were many hugs to be had from family, friends, and customers of Dunn, who will walk his last beat on Christmas Eve.

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Tourism authority seeks town help on information boxes By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

News – Even when the tourism office is closed, it’s still open. According to a new plan proposed by Marie White, manager for Lanark County Tourism, with the help of area municipalities, boxes in front of town tourism offices could be set up to provide after-hours information to visitors. Looking like the newspaper boxes found in bigger cities, the boxes could provide maps, a list of local attractions, an area map with the “you are here” logo, and even information on where to find public washrooms. The fixtures would cost anywhere

from $425 to $1,000, with installation pegged at about $500. Upper-end information kiosks, like those at Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls, could cost about $3,000. “We could complete it in 2014 if you so chose,” said White, during a presentation to Perth town council’s committeeof-the-whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. She added that when visitors stop at a tourism information centre, they are mostly looking for maps and directions. “This would address that,” she said. Her department also initiated a type of “secret tourist,” program, where young people were sent to various centres, to scope them out as a visitor to the area

would, and to ask staff, “If they only had one day in Perth, what should they do?” The responses she heard back from her secret tourists were encouraging. Group dynamics The relationship between White’s department and the Lanark County Tourism Authority, “which has always been independent,” is changing. Made up of a “group of (tourism) operators, they are continuing” to operate, as is her department. But from now on, “minutes and agendas for outside groups will not be done by county staff, for efficiency’s sake.”

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It’s a Lanark Christmas Community - Lanark Village was bustling with Christmas cheer on Saturday, Dec. 14, during the annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade wound its way through Lanark village, drawing crowds of kids and adults to watch the holiday scene. To the left, a live nativity scene draws a crowd of visitors prior to the start of the parade. Below left, Frosty announces the Lanark Highlands winter carnival on Jan. 24 to 26, and below right, the Lanark Youth Centre students are pictured “dining in.”

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Lighting up Lanark Community - Lanark Highlands Youth Centre celebrated its seventh tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12 with a fun-filled evening of hot chocolate, Maple Grove and Sacred Heart Catholic School Choirs and musical entertainment by local celebrities, like Jordan MacIntosh, pictured above. To the right, Jasmine Reyes (left) and Cheyenne Chesney are all smiles while they wait for the tree lighting ceremony to begin.

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Ex-soldiers with PTSD getting support from canine friends By TERRY O’HEARN

Community - News that 27 of 50 service dogs have been procured and assigned to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), through the continuing efforts of the Paws Fur Thought (Paws) initiative, comes through retired Major-General Clive Addy and retired Major-General Frank Norman. On his walk between Eastern Passage, NS and Ottawa, Medric “Cous� Cousineau and his dog Thai spent the day of Monday, Sept. 16 in Perth. Even though the “Long Walk to Sanity� was completed on Sept. 19, Paws lives on to raise awareness and funds for PTSD sufferers. Norman, who was the Commandant at Royal Military College when Cousineau graduated in 1983, has been a supporter of Paws from the start. Perth and other Legion branches across the eastern provinces contributed greatly to the success of the walk, and continue to collect donations of behalf of Paws. Be sure to visit our branch website listed below for current news and photos. Information about membership and a variety of other Legion topics is available, and many important forms

Branch 244 News are downloadable. Suggestions to the writer for additions or improvements to the website are welcomed, and you can reach me through the contact page or at a general meeting. Florence Doran reports that tickets are selling fast for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance on Jan. 25. Tickets are available from Florence at 613-267-3069, Gertie Crawford at 613-267-1714, or in the Members’ Lounge.

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Did you know? At the time of the above newspaper article, Winston Churchill had obtained a commission in the South African Light Horse, but continued to work also as a war correspondent. He was among the first British troops to arrive at Ladysmith and Pretoria, where he and his cousin, the Duke of Marlborough, were able to get to Pretoria ahead of the rest of the troops. They demanded and received the surrender of 52 Boer prison camp guards. Churchill was one of the very few who lived to become and “old and bold� soldier.

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The Meeting Dates are as follows: Tuesday January 7th, 2014 Thursday January 9th, 2014 Thursday January 16th, 2014 Monday January 20th, 2014 Tuesday January 21st, 2014 Tuesday January 21st, 2014

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Council Reeve Richard Kidd EDC Councillor Tim Campbell Heritage Comm. Reeve Richard Kidd Planning Councillor Faye Campbell Public Works Councillor Brian Dowdall Finance Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau

Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township OďŹƒce 24 hours prior to the meeting

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2014 DOG LICENSE TAGS Dog tags are due for renewal. Tags help to identify lost dogs and reunite them with their families. Tag(s) are available at the Municipal OďŹƒce, during regular business hours. The fee is $15.00 payable either by cash; cheque or debit. A replacement tag cost $2.00. Owners are asked to keep the tag securely fastened on the dog at all times. Kennel Licenses are available where applicable for a fee of $30.00. Dogs are prohibited from running at large and are required to be licensed.

2014 GARBAGE TAGS The 2014 Garbage Tags will be available for pick-up when we re-open on Thursday January 2nd, 2014 at the Township OďŹƒce.

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News – Kids are worth the money. And when Jennifer Miller, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lanark County, went looking for financial support from the Town of Perth, she came prepared with back up, in the form of a report

by Boston Consulting Group. The report found that for every $1 spent on children, there was a social return of between $18 and $23 later on. “I don’t know about you, but my investments are not doing that well (by comparison),� she said during council’s committee-ofthe-whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3. “It’s a pretty impressive

result.� With that in mind, Miller asked council to support BBBS to the tune of $3,000 per year, over the next three years for its mentoring program.

2013, it helped 492 children, up from 347 last year, and up from the 51 they helped just seven years ago. “Our program list is expanding and there is more demand for our services, unfortunately,� said Demand grows Miller. This year, BBBS celebrates its In Perth alone, BBBS helped 100th national birthday, and its 186 children, nine in traditional 40th anniversary in the county. In

matches, 63 through in-school mentoring, and 114 in group skills programs. Most of the children helped were in the eightto-12 year age range. When asked the reasons why there was more demand for her group’s services, Miller replied that there were a number of reasons, but chief amongst

them were things like better awareness of the program, more capacity, and even more family breakdowns. “You guys do a great job for us,� said Deputy Mayor John Gemmell. “But it goes to the question of sustainable funding,� he said, in referring the matter to the town’s budget process. R0012269585_0822

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News – As the community knows, Christmas is an important time for The Salvation Army as many families in the area need our help to have a joyous season and over 50 per cent of the funds we raise annually are collected during the Christmas season. The Salvation Army in Perth is calling on our generous community to continue helping us make Christmas possible for everyone this year. We are currently in need of donated non-perishable food items for our food bank as well as financial donations to help support our Christmas Hampers, family services including winter clothing, emergency meals and housing support. As we have reported previously, we expect to distribute 400 Christmas Hampers to those in need in the Perth area and support other communities near us. We still need more support to achieve our goals. We hope you will help us meet the needs in our community this Christmas and next year by making a donation today. Donations can be made at Kettles in stores in the area, or at the Salvation Army Community and Family Services located at 40 North Street in Perth. “The support from the community has been strong, equalled only by the need for assistance. We hope everyone will assist us in giving a Merry Christmas to everyone this year,� said Major Malcolm Cameron, Corps Officer. For further information please contact: Malcolm or Faith Cameron (Majors) Tel: 613-283-3563 malcolm_cameron@can.salvationarmy.org Sean Maddox Area Director, Public Relations and Development Tel: 613-233-8428 ext 226 sean_maddox@can.salvationarmy.org Caroline Franks Public Relations Specialist Tel: 613-233-8428 ext 231 caroline_franks@can.salvationarmy.org

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Community - In 2003-2004 the YAK Youth Centre in Perth had opened its doors to teens and adults an 18-week Skills Link Program by help with employment opportunities, networking, communication, how to present and write a resume, followed by many, many more ideal things. This program also provides their participants with certain certificates and licenses, such as Smart Serve, WHMIS, Safety Food Handling, also followed by a few others. On top of everything else, Skills link offers an extra incentive of $500 if you complete the program. YAK also brings in people who are close/in the field of work that the participants are most fond with to talk about that specific career and tells us ways to get there. Their placement program is above fantastic. They go through what each and every one of their participants likes doing and arranges a spot with that specific workplace. after setting up your initial interview with them (this way the employer at the establishment meets you, and you are comfortable with that specific person that you’ll be working with for the next 16 weeks). In 2013 I, Jeff Byrne, had the pleasure of being part of that team. “Before the program, I was pretty much working for a lot less than minimum wage, being treated like someone who was being taken advantage of at the workplace, and by the end of the year, I had lost all incentive and motivation that I had,” he said. “When you start the Skills link program, you go through an ‘initial interview’ with one of the organizers (and I must say, when I had first met the organizer, knew right there that my life’s going to start getting better, she was very nice, friendly, easygoing, and as she was telling me what Skills link offers, I started getting some hope back). As the first couple of weeks went on in the program, I developed some skills I had lost previous to the program. My biggest ones being incentive and drive. I have never been so happy/appreciative to an organization such as this one. After getting some of the certifications I had mentioned above, I was placed in an establishment called ‘Apollo Computers.’ Once again, I have never been happier.” He added: “Once placed in the establishment, I noticed the organizer of the program check up on the participants once every so often to ensure the safety, well-being, and most of all, make sure they like the placement. I had also been lucky enough to be supervised by a boss at Apollo that specializes in what I loved to do. Since then, he has taught me more than I thought was possible. Maintaining a healthy and good environment for his employees, anytime I had any problems or questions and I would ask them, they were promptly answered in a timely fashion and explained to the Tee. He’s told me steps to do to get a certification for a Certified Computer Technician. What I am trying to get at, is if it wasn’t for the Skills Link Program, I wouldn’t have any of this, but now, I am now looking at a full time employment opportunity once the Skills Link Program is finished.” In conclusion, he added, “Don’t ever stop pursuing what you really want to do, there are ways, and programs such as Skills Link that will help you get there. I want to say thank you to all.”

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Sports – The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings snapped their Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League four-game losing skid, doubling the rowdy Arnprior Packers, 4-2, in front of more than 100 fans on frosty Sunday. Leading 2-1 after the first period, Arnprior tied it in the second with some heavy hitting and some high-flying sticks that caused a few penalties. Two lesser-known goal scorers for the Blue Wings got things moving for Perth after Arnprior opened with the first marker of the game. Dallas Farr got by Jeremy Wright for an early visitor lead. Jordan Leeks potted his first goal of the season, assisted by Kyle Dowdall and Adam Morton at the seven-minute mark, which erupted in some big cheers from the home town fans. Dowdall then put the Blue Wings ahead of the game with his second of the season. Jimmy Pearson and Zac Rodier had the helpers on the go-ahead goal. Arnprior tied the rally late in the second when things started to get a little rough around the edges. Rodier was cross checked into the Arnprior net, sending Michael McGrath to the sin bin for the second time in that period. The Blue Wings did well to hold their own and not retaliate, keeping out of the penalty box for the entire show. Heading into the third period, it wasn’t long before the winning goal was scored. Pearson flipped in a nice pass from Rodier, set up by goalie Wright from the other end of the spectrum. Captain Blair Barr added some insurance to the punch with his flavourful flip out front. The teams toughed it out with some good defensive scrimmages

Ottawa West 5 Perth 4 (OT) It was a tough pill to swallow for the boys in blue on Thursday, Dec. 12 when they lost in overtime – after holding a 4-1 lead heading into the third period. Barr opened the scoring in Ottawa with his marker from Pearson and Andrew Davis at 5:39 but Ottawa shot back to tie it with Marc Shanks goal just two minutes later. Barr put the visitors up again before the period ended with his goal at 9:40 from Pearson. In the second, it was the Pearson-Rodier-Barr show with two goals for the 4-1 lead. The credit on the goals went to Pearson and Rodier, with Barr assisting on both. Rodier picked up a helper on Pearson’s shot. But things started to fall apart in the third period, as the Blue Wings watched their lead disappear with three quick Ottawa goals to tie the contest. Shankes had his second of the game with 3:58 showing; Ethan Allard scored on the power play and Jeff Gottzmann had the tying goal with 10:26 left to play. In OT, the Golden Knights earned the win when Dave Kilrea got by Nicholas Hodgins, who was hit with the loss in the Perth crease. Coming up The Blue Wings were back in Ottawa to take on the Canadians on Tuesday night, but results weren’t available at press time. Friday, the boys host Stittsville at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, they’re in Almonte for a 7:30 p.m. game. This is their last game before the Christmas break. They’re back on the ice Dec. 27, when they are in Arnprior for an 8 p.m. start. In their final game of the year, the Blue Wings will host the Shawville Pontiacs in a make up game on Monday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.

MONTREAL CANADIENS IN TOWN The Perth Blue Wings will be hosting a fun family afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 19 when the Montreal Canadiens alumni are in town, under the coaching prowess of Guy Lafleur. Blue Wings owner, Michael McLean, says it will be a sell-out and tickets are already going fast, just in time for Christmas. “I didn’t know there were so many Habs fans in Perth,” he said. “What a great time it’s going to be. I think the last time something like this took place here, I was about 10 and I remember watching my dad play against them.” McLean says to host something like this for the community will be great for the town. “This is a hockey town,” he says. “I wanted to do this for the Photo by LAURIE WEIR town and get people excited to The Perth Blue Wings earned a hard-fought victory against the Arnpior Packers Friday come watch a game.” Some of the current Perth night at home to snap a four-game losing streak. Jeremy Wright was stellar in the crease Blue Wings – the local guys, like to earn the win. Jeremy Wright, Blair Barr, Jacob Lyon, Kyle Dowdall – will suit up to play against the alumni. The Canadiens roster includes guys like Guy Carbonneau, Patrice Brisebois, Yvon Lambert, PJ Stock, Larry Robinson, Claude Lemieux, Mario Tremblay, Steve Shutt and Denis Savard, to name a few. “I’m also putting a call out to some of our Blue Wings alumni who would like to play, too,” says McLean. “We are going to fill the rink. And the Canadiens will be using our new and improved dressing room.” Following the game, for VIP ticket holders, fans will have a chance to meet and chat with the Canadiens who will be sharing in a buffet dinner at Code’s Mill. VIP tickets are $100; game tickets are $25. Order now by visiting www.Canadiensgame. com. Tickets are limited to 750 YOUR Blue Wings Star Rookie Forward Kyle Dowdall (son of Jackie & Steve Dowdall) people – the new capacity limit is worth the price of admission for you to see play. He has been playing hockey since for the arena. he was 5 years old. He fears NO player. He is RELENTLESS. He skates like the wind. He will bring YOU out of your seat every time he is on the ice. He bleeds BLUE. You should too. He has EARNED YOUR support.

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Get back in the game. Turn off the TV. Get off the couch. Grab your kids. Head to the Perth arena this Sunday Afternoon. Experience the BEST and MOST affordable Family Entertainment on the Planet (LIVE Hockey, Laser Lights, HD Video, NEW Killer Sound System, Prizes, Giveaways, etc.). Bleed Blue.

See YOUR Blue Wings take on the Stittsville Royals Tickets at the door. Be there. Bleed Blue.

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Sports – The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings hosted the Build a Mountain of Food campaign with coordinator Hugh Colton and his Caravan on site Friday, Dec.6 during their home game against Almonte. Pictured are: Chad Wilson, Colton, Christine Lyon, Wendy Quarrington, Ed Chenard and Abi Gibson. The group collected 180 pounds of food and $75 in cash.

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Pictured are the winners of the annual Perth Curling Club Christmas Bonspiel sponsored Sports - Members of the Stewart School junior boys volleyball team pose with their med- by Diversicare, Perth Community Care Centre. From left to right, Catherine Robinson, als, won at the Upper Canada Regional Tournament on Nov. 29, when they beat Caldwell lead; Cathy Cameron, Second; Alex Jopling, Third; John Fuoco, Skip and Joyce Firlotte, Perth Community Care Centre. Street Public School from Carleton Place for the title.

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Sports – The Perth and District Collegiate Institute junior boys basketball team hosted Almonte on Dec. 12 in LCIAA action, defeating the visitors, 3816. The seniors dominated play with an 86-16 win. Earlier in the week, the Blue Devils junior team lost a disappointing 45-43 decision to Carleton Place. The seniors however, clobbered their opponents, handing the Bears an 81-20 defeat.

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Celebrate the tradition of giving, the beauty of the season and a New Year of peace and happiness.

Holiday Hours: The Township Municipal Offices will close at noon on December 24 and will re-open on January 2 at 9:00 a.m. Payments can be made by telephone / internet banking at most financial institutions, by mail or at the municipal drop box (NO CASH). Garbage Tags for 2014 can be picked up at the Municipal Office during regular office hours beginning Thursday, January 2, 2014. Tags WILL NOT be mailed out to residents. Tags may be carried over from year to year. Holiday Waste & Recycling Collection Schedule: Recycling collection dates will change from Wednesday, December 25 to Thursday, December 26 and from Friday, December 27 to Saturday, December 28. The following week will also change from Wednesday, January 1 to Thursday, January 2 and from Friday, January 3 to Saturday, January 4. BayBridge Senior Living resident Edith Van Keulen

Waste collection will not occur on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day; it will be picked up on the following Thursday. Friday collection remains the same. January Council Meeting Schedule: Council will meet on January 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

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Local kickboxer taking circuit by storm By LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com

On behalf of the residents, families and sta of the Almonte Country Haven, I would like to thank our community for your support over the past year. As a result of memorial dona ons, private dona ons and dona ons from local businesses, we have been able to enhance services and programs and the overall quality of life of our resident popula on. I wish each of you a happy and healthy 2014. Marilyn Colton, Administrator

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Taylor Little, a kickboxer from Perth is pictured with her coach Mark Melanson, at the Perth Athletic Club, with her haul of championship trophies she’s earned since taking up the sport three years ago. Her next tournament is slated for March 22 when she takes part in the World Karate and Kickboxing Canadian Open in Gatineau. “I’m looking forward to it,� she said. “It’s pretty exciting.� Because there are no other kickboxers of Little’s caliber in the area, she often finds herself travel-

ling to Pembroke for challenges, more often than not, she’s matched up against men. She has also been training with professional boxer, Tony Lewis of Cornwall. One of the highlights of her young career was meeting Olympic boxer, Mary Spencer, who was doing a motivational talk in Ot-

tawa. “I got to meet her and talk with her a bit, that was great,� Little said. As for her own Olympic future, Little’s not quite there yet. “I’ve thought about it,� she said. “But I’m concentrating on provincial and national championships.�

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Sports – She’s only been in the ring for three years, but already she’s making great strides. Meet Taylor Little, 23, mom to Rylie, 3. “I decided to get into kickboxing three years ago – after my daughter was born. I came here (to the Perth Athletic Club Mixed Martial Arts Centre) to lose some weight and got hooked,� she said last week, just off a recent win at Lac Leamy – her second championship in as many years. Her coach, Mark Melanson, is also the owner of PACMAC. He says he’s never seen the kind of dedication or commitment in an athlete as he does in Little. “She’s a pleasure to coach,� he said. “She listens and she’s always striving to do better. Taylor has a natural ability for kickboxing.� Little works out six times a week for one to three hours at a time. When she’s not working out, she’s working at the gym part time. Little leads an abs class and she’s also a receptionist. A recent graduate of Perth’s Algonquin College Police Foundations program, Little wants to become a police officer. But right now, her next goal is to become a member of the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission so she can compete in provincial and national tournaments.

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Participants in this year’s Golf Fore The Cure at the Blue Heron Golf Club in Lanark collected food for The Table Community Food Bank. Participants in this event have raised $28,870 in three years.

Blue Heron golf event hits top 10 By LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com

Sports – The Blue Heron Golf Fore the Cure tournament has been named one of the top 10 fundraisers by Golf Canada. Joan Sobil, owner of the Blue Heron Golf Club near Lanark, says she’s thrilled with the news. “I just found out (recently) that our little tournament ranked ninth in the top 10 fundraisers across Canada and second in Ontario,” she said in an email. “I am really proud to be a part of this great event. As a previous chemotherapy nurse, I am passionate about breast cancer, having seen its effect on so many including my own family members.”

Sobil said it was participants that make this such a great event, each is responsible to bring in donations from outside sources. “Our three-year total is $25,870 and that will grow as we are committed to host this tournament yearly,” she said. “We also love to help out our local community as well. I feel that it is great to help the big picture and a smaller one close to home.” This year, tournament organizers chose the The Table Community Food Centre in Perth as their charity of choice. “Our participants graciously brought food to donate. We wrote the words Hope and Love with the food on our putting green for

our group photo. We were able to completely fill the back of our truck with the food collected.” Sobil said The Table staff were appreciative of the donations and that it was timely for August when it’s usually a lower donation month and the shelves were not as full. “We may be small here at the Blue Heron but it is obvious that together we are mighty,” she said. Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru had another successful year, raising over $450,000 for breast cancer initiatives with over 12,500 women participating nationwide. At the conclusion of this year, the event has hit $5 million since 2004.

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Total lease obligation is $6,892.80. 48,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $18.81 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. ˆReceive 0.99% APR purchase financing on remaining new 2013 Fit DX // 2013 Civic DX Sedan // 2013 CR-Z // 2013 Accord EX Coupe 6MT // 2013 Accord LX Sedan 6MT // 2013 CR-V LX 2WD models for a maximum of 36 // 48 // 24 // 60 // 24 // 48 months. Representative finance example: 2013 Civic DX Sedan on a 24 month term at 0.99% APR and finance amount of $16,991.65 the monthly payment is $715.31. Cost of borrowing is $175.79 for a total finance obligation of $17,167.44 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in. N$1,500 // $1,500 // $3,000 // $1,500 // $2,000 // $3,500 // $2,000 // $2,500 // $4,000 // $5,000 // $5,000 customer cash incentive is valid on remaining new 2013 Fit (except DX) // 2013 Civic Coupe and Sedan (except DX Sedan) // 2013 Accord Coupe (except EX Coupe 6MT) // 2013 Accord Sedan (except LX Sedan 6MT, EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan) // 2013 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan // 2013 Crosstour EX 2WD and EX-L 2WD // 2013 Crosstour EX-L 4WD and EX-L 4WD NAVI // 2013 CR-V (except LX 2WD) // 2013 Odyssey // 2013 Pilot // 2013 Ridgeline models when registered and delivered between December 3rd, 2013 and January 2nd, 2014. Cash incentive is available for all Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Cash incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. For all offers: taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. NNBased on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2012. §2013 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award winner – SubCompact Car category. Based on value retained from original MSRP for 2009 model year vehicles as published by CBB, as of 1 January 2013. See CanadianBlackBook.com for complete details.

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Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Are you interested in running for Municipal Office? NOMINATIONS Nominations for the positions listed below must be made on the prescribed form available at your municipal Clerk’s Office. Nomination forms must be filed, either in person or by your agent, with the Clerk during normal office hours between the first business day of 2014 and September 12th, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nomination Day). Photo by LAURIE WEIR

POLAR PLUNGING Sports – Youth from YAK, along with Polar Bear Pete made an appearance at the Jr. B Blue Wings game in Perth recently, soliciting participants for this year’s Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1. Funds from the event will go to the Youth Action Kommittee. Pictured are William Loos, Polar Bear Pete, Damian Ray, Robert Steep, Audrey Tousignant, Dan Lapointe and Chris Thompson.

The required filing fee (cash, certified cheque, debit or money order made payable to the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley) must accompany the signed form. The filing fee for the Head of Council position is $200.00, the filing fee for position of Councillor is $100.00. Full details on the procedures to be followed may be obtained from the Clerk.

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Excludes other GM brands. ∆2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city, 8.7L/100 km highway and 11.0L/100 km combined 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city, 9.0L/100 km highway and 11.4L/100/km combined 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city, 9.0L/100 km highway and 11.1L/100 km combined 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city, 9.6L/100 km highway and 12.1L/100 km combined 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ♣When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine (available to order fall 2013). 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Join 114th Audubon Christmas Bird Count tradition in Carleton Place, Lanark Highlands Community – Birders and nature enthusiasts in the Carleton Place and Lanark Highlands areas will soon join citizen scientists throughout the Americas and participate in the Audubon Society’s longestrunning wintertime tradition, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The Carleton Place CBC will be held this year on Friday, Dec. 27. The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will once again sponsor this bird count. The count area is a 24-kilometre circle centered on the bridge over the Mississippi River in Carleton Place, and includes Almonte, Appleton and Ashton. The Lanark Highlands count, also sponsored by MVFN, will take place a few days later on Monday, Dec. 30. Details for both counts will be posted on the MVFN website (www.mvfn. ca). This year, more than 2,000 individual counts are scheduled to take place throughout the Americas and beyond between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. “Each CBC volunteer observer is an important contributor, helping to shape the overall direction of bird conservation,” says Dick Cannings, Bird Studies Canada’s Christmas Bird Count co-ordinator. “Bird Studies Canada and our partners at the National Audubon Society in the United States rely on data from the CBC database to monitor bird populations.” Last year, during the 2012 Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count more than 50 volunteers spent the day observing birds resulting in the recording of nearly 5,000 birds and 56 different species. The first Audubon bird count in Carleton Place took place in 1944. The CBC tradition began more than a century ago when 27 conservationists in 25 localities, led by scientist and writer Frank Chapman, changed the course of ornithological

This sharp-shinned hawk was spotted in Carleton Place last winter. The public are invited to join in the Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27 and 30. Photo courtesy of SUSAN WILKES

history. On Christmas Day in 1900, the small group posed an alternative to the ‘side hunt,’ a Christmas day activity in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most birds and small mammals. Instead, Chapman proposed that they identify, count, and record all the birds they saw, founding what is now considered to be the world’s most significant citizen-based conservation effort. Volunteers are essential to the success of the CBC. You don’t need to be an expert but it helps to be familiar with local bird species. In any case, participants in the field counts will be placed in a team led by an experienced birder and everyone is welcome. You will need a pair of bin-

Lifeline service credited with saving life of local woman By MARLA DOWDALL mdowdall@perfprint.ca

News – “I owe my life to Lifeline,” says Doris Kierstead of Brockville. The 93-year-old, or as she says, “39 backwards,” had an unfortunate incident two years ago in January. Tripping over her winter boots, as she fell she struck her right arm on the corner of a table. Cutting deeply down to muscle, she landed face down on the floor. Bleeding profusely, she managed to get turned back over and set up beside the table. With the phone only six inches away she was still unable to reach it as she had also dislocated her left shoulder and broken her arm. Knowing help was only the push of

a button away, she reached for the Lifeline pendant around her neck. Help was soon on its way. Kierstead was telling her story from the Donner Room at the Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) Health and Wellness Centre of Excellence, Dec. 4. “Thank God I had my Lifeline,” she described. She had just had it installed only a few short months before in September. “If it wasn’t for Lifeline I wouldn’t be here today.” Now, Kierstead advocates for those living alone to make the investment. “It saved mine (life) and it could save yours.” She stressed that accidents and emergencies are never planned and that is why she keeps her Lifeline button

around her neck. Kierstead was born and spent her early years on the east coast. She had a dream as a child of playing the piano and made that dream a reality. After her husband had passed away and caring for her sick parents, who had also passed away, she decided to move to Brockville. She continues to be active and plays the piano regularly at locations such as St. Lawrence Lodge, St. Vincent, at local churches and other locations.

lives.” The company has subscribers across the United States and Canada. Ruth Kitson, executive director for CPHC, noted when they originally began offering the Lifeline service, monitoring and call taking was done locally. The decision was made later on to move call taking to Toronto. Having been to Toronto to see how the system works, she remembered a call she witnessed being taken. When the calls come in the name of the subscriber and their pertinent information Lifeline appears on a screen in front of the call David Doyle, vice president, mar- taker. They generally answer by sayketing and business development for ing, “Hello (then the name of the subPhilips Lifeline, noted, “Doris’ story is scriber) how are you doing?” One of a great one and there are many like it. See LIFELINE page 26 Every day without a doubt we are saving

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the filter and fluid replaced and one where the fluid is replaced by means of specialized equipment which flushes it out (done with or without a filter change). With most automatic transmissions a simple drain and replace service will only involve replacing less than half the total volume of fluid (the rest stays trapped in various internal passages and inside the torque convertor). As one of the points of doing this service in the first place is to remove suspended fluid debris and particles from inside the transmission, leaving over half of the fluid unchanged isn’t the best way to do things. To complicate things, often shops that can complete the flush method don’t always recommend a filter

change at the same time. So, if you’re going to get this service done (and it’s critical to the long life of a very expensive-to-repair component) get a flush type done with a filter change. The other comment in DJ’s letter that caught my attention was the advice he received from his dealership service department to simply shift the transmission into D3 to eliminate the shudder (by pressing the button at the end of the gear shift lever). This bypassed a major feature of the vehicle (the lock-up torque convertor) designed to improve fuel mileage and our reader did note that this CRV’s fuel economy took a dive after the vehicle was used predominantly in the D3 gear. All the ramifications of putting off a needed repair must be explained by the service provider to ensure the customer is making as an informed decision as possible.

Doris Kierstead, 93, of Brockville, credits Lifeline with saving her life. With the push of this button she was able to summon help after a fall in her home that left her unable to reach the telephone. The Lifeline service is offered locally throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville by the CPHC and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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warranty period and I was told I was looking at a $500 to $1,000 fix-up (for the shudder noise). The vehicle still does this shudder now and I put the gear shift in ‘D3’ mode (there is a push-button depression on the gear shift). What causes this? Are there any TSB’s? What’s the fix-up? I keep my oil changed regularly and rotate the tires every three to six months. I remember I had to change my differential fluid (prematurely) because of noises in the rear end. Is the transmission in the same boat?” Thank you, DJ While a number of driveline and chassis components can cause a ‘shudder’ type vibration, one that disappears with the transmission shifted into D3 usually is caused by an internal transmission fault related to the torque convertor (that large heavy dome-shaped component that connects the engine’s

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Lifestyle – “Dear Brian, We have a 2006 Honda CRV with 174,000 km on it now. Our last service, we were told the vehicle has ‘torque converter shudder’. This condition, as explained, involves the transmission. Back around the 80,000 km mark, the ‘shudder’ began. I went to the Honda dealer then and tried to explain what was happening. They took the vehicle for a test drive, etc. Do you think the vehicle would do it (shudder)? No! This is what happened… many miles later; it started the ‘shudder’ again. I went back to the Honda dealer and told them I went on the Internet and may have found what was going on. The service manager said, “Hondas, especially CRVs, make this noise and it’s a common occurrence. Put your gear shift in ‘D3’ mode and it will stop the shudder.” I did as I was told. Now, it was past the

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the calls Kitson witnessed was that of someone saying they weren’t feeling the best and were lonely. When subscribing to Lifeline, the names of three trusted friends, family members or neighbours are taken. In this one instance, Lifeline called a friend to come check in on the caller. When the button is pressed it opens a phone line to the Lifeline call centre. Then the caller and Lifeline can talk through a speaker. When

help is needed the appropriate emergency service is called. Lifeline also has an AutoAlert option, whereby if a fall is detected by the pendant and the subscriber can’t push the button themselves, a call is placed for help. There is a charge for set up and a subscription fee for the service. The service is offered locally to Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, through the CPHC. Service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For further information about Lifeline, please visit www.lifeline.ca.

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Yours in service Brian Turner

ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

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Logan William Watkins “December 19th, 1977 and what a joyous Christmas that was.” Just because it’s your 16th birthday and now you can drive – don’t think you’re “SPECIAL”, because YOU ARE, (my 2nd HAPPY 70TH ANNIVERSARY Golden Boy) and only grandson. He loves to an Amazing Couple sports and works well toward the goal (are Dec. 29, 1943 –Dec. 29, 2013 you with me!) and has the ability to take Carl and Doris Ferguson leadership. Natural and Open. Is very loyal Love and devoted to family, loves to mix and Carolyn and Bob meet people and could be a politician (Ha Donna and Ken Ha). A charmer, he is genuinely affectionate, Vivian and Frank personal, very honest. You love your Sis, Lynn and Keith and families Emily and friends – “impressive they are”. An example of growth and maturity. Logan is the son of Dr. W. Watkins and Janet (who put HAPPY BIRTH their two children first no matter what and it 45TH WEDDING has paid off). So proud of you – Lo – Seize ANNIVERSARY each day with gratitude and may God richly December 14th bless you now and forever more. Dennis and Love Nana (M. Marks) Margaret Marks K. Hermer Sis (Minola) Deb, Don, Amanda and Ash Brash, we are proud of you as well. HAMILTON, Brylin “Relationships are #1”

IN MEMORIAM ARDLEY, Brian - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and poppa who passed away Dec. 11, 2008. If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven And bring you home again. Your loving wife Nancy and family

BIRTH

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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY To help us celebrate this special occasion The family of Mabel Noonan would like to invite all her friends, neighbours and relatives At the B.V.M. Hall in Stanleyville From 1 to 4 p.m. January 1, 2014 Best wishes only please TRACY BULLIS Congratulations Tracy on your graduation from the Law Clerk Program at St. Lawrence College in Kingston. Tracy completed the program on August 23rd, 2013 and graduated with Distinction with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She was also the 2013 recipient of the Lou Tepper Memorial Bursary. Tracy has accepted a position working for a Crown Attorney. We are very proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success. You made the right decision at the right time! Love Mom & Bill

Happy 50th Birthday Darwin! December 20, 2013 Wishing you 50 more years of health and happiness!! With love from your family, Sharon, Brit & Dan, Ash & Rob, Danny & Alex, Bo & Scout xox

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IN MEMORIAM GIFF- Clarence (December 24, 1911October 26, 1990) and Fern (April 27, 1915December 4, 1997). Treasured still, with love sincere. The memories of ones we love so dear, Fondest thoughts are ever entwined, In beautiful memories left behind. Forever loved and always in our hearts Your Family

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IN MEMORIAM KIRKHAM- In memory of our dear parents, Thomas E Kirkham, who passed away December 27, 1984 and his wife, Victoria M, who passed away December 20, 1986. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Lovingly remembered by the Family

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ANNOUNCEMENT

IN MEMORIAM BURKE - In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle, Sterling, who passed away December 20, 1992. This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed we shall never forget. For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed and always dear. Always remembered, Always loved Dad and Family

GRADUATION

CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS

THANK YOU On behalf of the family of Shannon Amy Guy (nee Murray), I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our friends and family for their love and support throughout this time. Also to our community for coming forward and helping us all out. Losing Shannon has been very difficult to say the least but with all the kind acts it has made it a bit easier, each day is a struggle for us all, but her wonderful husband Paul and their babies make it worth waking up to. A very special thank you to all the staff at Barker’s Funeral Home, Rev. Brian Barr, Dr. Jennifer Laskey, Dr. Janice Gray, Dr. Robert Courchene, all of my co-workers in all departments at the Carleton Place Hospital, the Brick, everyone who has donated towards Kaydence’s and Harmony’s trust fund, the organizers for the fundraisers in Perth, Ottawa, and Tweed, as well as the fill the freezer. Walmart in Carleton Place, especially the lady working in the photo dept who donated the canvas for Shannon’s casket. I know I have forgotten to mention someone or an organization but please accept my appologies as this is all overwhelming. We are all eternally grateful, Sincerely, Catherine Harker (Dombroskie) - Shannon’s mom Ted Murray - Shannon’s dad Paul Guy, Kaydence and Harmony Shannon’s husband and children Darlene & Terry Guy - Shannon’s in-laws Chris & Carolyn Murray - Shannon’s siblings Cindy, Kelly, Shannon, Tara - Shannon’s sisters-in-law Rita & Larry Steenburg, Barbara & Charlie Murray - Shannon’s grandparents and many nieces and nephews, numerous friends We all love you and miss you Shannon!

50TH ANNIVERSARY THANK YOU We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to family and friends for joining us November 30th, at Bolingbrooke Hall, to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Also for the gifts, cards and help received. Our thanks to all who helped make our special day such a great event and memory. Wayne and Marcie Sully THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who came to my surprise 65th birthday party. Special thank you to Buck 50 and all the other musicians who helped out with the music, which was great. A great big thank you to all who worked so hard to put on the party. Thank you to Elaine and Susan for the two beautiful cakes. Thank you for all the food, gifts, cards, and phone calls. Phyllis Buchanan

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ANNOUNCEMENT

HOLIDAY DEADLINE CHANGE

POIRIER, Harper May – born August 1, 2013 weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Harper is the daughter of Amy (MacGregor) and Jay Poirier of Carleton Place. Proud first time grandparents are Charlie and Sandra MacGregor of Perth and Karen and the late Raymond Poirier of Alexandria.

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BAKER, Irma - In loving memory of a dear mother , grandmother, great grandmother who passed away December 20, 2011. No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you. Loving remembered by Barb & Bill & family

Ann – Brent and Jen Hamilton are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter who arrived safely on Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13th, weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Very proud grandparents are Paul and Penny Maynard and Jim and Sharon Hamilton. Great Grandparents, Clint and Elizabeth Drader along with Larry and Doris Maynard, couldn’t be happier! She is welcomed by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

GRADUATION

BIRTHDAY

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Bond Ellen Bond

On December 14th, 2013 at the age of 66 years, Ellen passed away. She was predeceased by her mother Margaret Bond. Ellen will be sadly missed by her father and step mother Jack and Pearl Bond, her sister Nan Bond (David Mitchell), her brothers Mike (Cathy) Bond, John (Donna Mitchell) Bond and her seven nieces, nephews and their families and her many friends. She worked in the medical field for many years and had recently retired from the Beckwith Golf Club. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance contributions to Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Radford

Nancy Jane Kinzie

Helen Katherine Ferne Radford WW II Veteran, Women’s Royal Navy Service (WRNS) Helen Radford, of Perth formerly of Ottawa, passed away suddenly and peacefully, in hospital, in Perth, on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the age of 89 years. Dearly loved mother to Stephen (Brenda) Radford of Lanark and Frances Radford of Toronto. Helen will also be sadly missed by her siblings; Claude (June) Heywood and Dawn (late Michael) Hough of England. Tennis was a passion of Helen’s for most of her life, and she enjoyed the sport and the friendships she made with people on the courts and at the Ottawa Athletic Club. For many years Helen was an avid weaver. She was Past President of the Ottawa Valley Weavers & Spinners Guild (OVWSG), as well as, past co-owner of The Weavers’ House in Manotick. Helen also loved to get away to the cottage on Devil Lake, near Westport and also received much enjoyment from listening to opera and classical music. She was predeceased by her faithful companion, her dog Tia, in 2012. Many thanks to the nurses and staff of Carolina Suites for all their assistance and kindness. Special acknowledgements go out to Dr. Van Noppen and Dr. Anderson for their consideration and care over the last few years and to Dr Tyrrell, Jason, Martha and the ER staff of the Perth Hospital for their compassion and support. To honour Helen’s wishes, no service is being held. Cremation has taken place with interment of her ashes to be held in Devon, England at a later date. In remembrance, donations may be made to the Perth Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation. Helen’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth 613-267-3082

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Gordon Bowes

Marion A. Wedenmaier

Suddenly and unexpectedly at her home, R.R. 6 Perth, Ontario on Friday, December 13th, 2013 Marion Amelia (Hawley) Wedenmaier at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents Florence (Stinchcombe) and Delbert Hawley and brothers Gerald and Fred Hawley. Dearly loved wife for 59 years of R. Alan Wedenmaier; cherished mother of Judy (Doug) Palmer of Perth, Nancy (Bruce) Rivington of Hamilton, New York and Sharon (Bill) Roberts of Perth. Special grandmother of Jessica (Darryn), Brian, Scott, Jamie and Alexandra. Marion will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and neighbours. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 1:00 until 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 11:00 A.M. Private interment will take place in Campbell Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Perth Figure Skating Club would be appreciated.

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Bowes

Wedenmaier

Kinzie It is with a deep sense of loss that family and friends announce the sudden death of Nancy Jane Kinzie (nee Macdiarmid) on December 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband David Kinzie, leaving to mourn her sister, Marjory Macdiarmid (John), nephew, Spencer Campbell (Erin), great nephew, Ronan, sister-in-law, Diane Jones, nieces Wendy Sim (John), Susan Jones-Hughson, Vicki MillerSchenk (Bruce), Leslie Jones, nephews Mark Jones (Lori) and Ian Jones (Rosemary), and other great nieces and great nephews with whom she was close. Nancy had a large circle of friends in Perth, Blenheim and Chatham who also grieve her loss including dear friends Marny Bimm and Susan and Brian McNeill. She was active in various groups in Perth and made many friends throughout the community. A nurse by profession, Nancy worked in a variety of roles including Public Health (Kirkland Lake and Chatham-Kent), and as a professor in the Early Childhood Education and Personal Support Worker programs at St. Clair College. She and David retired to Perth to spend many glorious days at their cottage on Little Silver Lake. All will miss her keen mind, gracious spirit, sense of humour, compassion for others, down to earth nature and love of travel. A Memorial Service will take place in the Chapel at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, in Perth on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Family and friends are welcome for a fellowship time at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. There will be another memorial service and interment in the Blenheim area at the family plot in the spring. Details to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy’s name to your local food bank, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Mrs. Kinzie’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082

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Fraser, Morley “Sandy” (Oct. 8, 1940 - Dec. 12, 2013) Peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital, on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the age of 73. Loving husband of Bonnie. Dear father of Lisa (Kevin Jones), Paula and Jamie. Proud grandfather of Adam (Christine), Erin, Alec and Jed. Greatgrandfather of James. Predeceased by his grandson Matthew. Dear brother of Durrell Stubinsky, Roberta (Dave Thompson) and Wally (Marsha). Survived by several nieces and nephews. Sandy will be missed by his beloved dog Homer. The family received friends at their home, 396 Drummond Concession 11A, on Saturday December 14, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank Dr. Lenny and the nursing staff for their care. www.barkerfh.com

Founder of M-G Crane Service Gordon passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2013 at the age of 83 years. He was the son of the late Anson and Mary (Wilson) Bowes. Gordon will be sadly missed by his wife Margaret (Easton) Bowes. He was the dear father to Linda Bowes of Toronto, Don Bowes of Burlington, Barbara Bowes of Perth, Anita Johns of Petawawa, Ann Bowes of Kitchener and Paul Bowes of New York, and loving grandfather to eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Gordon will be remembered by his sisters Joyce North and Shirley Stemp and brother Arthur Bowes, he was predeceased by his brother John Bowes. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:15 followed by the service in the Chapel at 10:30 A.M. Those wishing are asked to make donations to the Alzheimers Society of Lanark County. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Fleming Gordon Joseph Fleming

MacDonald, Maxwell “Tubamax” Forbes (Feb. 7, 1932 - Dec. 6, 2013) Max passed away peacefully in the arms of his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Max is survived by Anne, his loving wife of 58 years, his brother Jim (Marikha), his children Dan (Natalie), Alan (Cathy), Doug (Sarah), Ross (Louise-Anne) and Sherry (Rod). Proud Grandfather to Barret, Brady, Carissa, Josh, Zach, Natasha, Amy, Genevieve, Alexandre, Diamond, Andrew, Alexandra, and Scott. Great Grandfather to Mikayla. Tubamax was a passionate member of the Ottawa Community Band, Nepean Concert Band, Carleton Place Community Band, Maple Leaf Brass Band, and the Manotick Brass. Max was president of the Perth Band and mentor to many young local musicians. The family would like to express their gratitude to Jen, Sarah and Sara; the three caring angels from CCAC. A celebration of Max’s life will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. followed by a reception. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Carleton Place Christmas Basket fund. www.barkerfh.com

Gordon Joseph Fleming, peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in his 80th year. Gordon was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Eileen Fleming, who predeceased him in 2009, and cherished father to Darlene (Jim) Muldoon, of Perth, and Donna (Bill) Gemmill, of McDonalds Corners. Much loved Papa to Adam, Sara, and Larissa, Gordon was also predeceased by his siblings and their spouses: Harold (Mary) Fleming, Arthur (Margaret) Fleming, Dorothy (Cress) Dowdall and Laura (Cliff) Dalton. Friends were received on Friday, December 13th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Perth. Thence to interment at St. John Catholic Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County, or to the Perth Community Care Centre, would be appreciated. Online condolences will be accepted at odacrefamily.com. Mr. Fleming’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082

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DEATH NOTICE

Rancier Gilbert M. “Gib” Rancier

Gib passed away in hospital in Perth on Saturday, December 14th, 2013. He was the son of the late Bessie (Madill) and Gilbert Rancier. Gib was the cherished husband of Barbara E. (Powell) Rancier and loved father of Beth (Derek) Guthrie, Traci Rancier (Chris Weatherdon), Chris (Amy) Rancier and grandfather of Zach, Noah, Tobey, Simon and Sebastian. He will be sadly missed by sisters Jean (Dave) Carson, Gail (Grant) McFarlane sisters-inlaw Jean (Ray) Herbison and Ann (Al) Smith, numerous nieces, nephews family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. James Anglican Church, Perth on Friday at 11:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 47 Squire Bakers Lane, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3G8 or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Perry Carol E. (nee Prest) Perry

Passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Carol Eva Perry (nee Prest) at the age of 70. Carol is survived by her mother Lovat Prest. She will be fondly remembered by Roland Bastien, her son and daughter, her two brothers and two sisters as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As per Carol’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. If desired, you are welcome to make a memorial donation in a private trust in place for her grandson Kurt Gregory-Harts. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Kieley Kieley, John Harrison

Passed away in Perth on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 at the age of 47 years. Loving husband of Lori (Fowler) Kieley. Cherished father of Dannielle and Jackie Fowler and Papa to Grady, Carson and Madalynn. John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 from 1:30 until 2:15 P.M. followed by the service in the Chapel at 2:30 P.M. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

WYLIE Alyse Peacefully at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the age of 86. Dear wife of Robert for 67 years. Loving mother of Roberta Hickey (Jim), Terri Clarke (Art) and Veronica Wylie. Forever remembered in the hearts of her grandchildren Robert, Amanda, Tara, Nicki (Derek), Robin, Ben (Keirsten) and her great-grandson Martin. Loving sister of Mary McCann (late Rodger), Victor Cowie (Lynn) and John Cowie (Vivianne)

BLAIR Virginia Louise

Peacefully at St. Lawrence Lodge Brockville on Sunday, December 15th, Virginia Blair, of R.R. #2 Westport. Loving mother of Janet (Jack) McLaren, Carolyn (Chris) Murphy and Jeff (Denise) Blair. Sadly missed by sisters Roma Wing and Wilma Genge and brother Wayne (Janice) Dier, seven grandchildren Wade, Jessica, Shannon, Rachel, Alexis, Rachelle, Elisabeth and great grandson Jack. Predeceased by her husband Harold Blair and her parents Fred and Stella Dier. Visitation will be held on Friday January 24 at 7-9 PM and Saturday January 25 from 1-2 PM at Lyons Funeral Home, Westport where funeral will be held at 2 PM. Internment at Knox Presbyterian Cemetery.

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

“WE REMEMBER” Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our way of

December 19th 1984 - Thurston, Henry Alexander “Alex” 1985 - Morgan-Browne, Eric Vickers 1995 - Vaughan, Maurice Ansylum 2000 - Kolar, Frances 2000 - Glason, Martha June 2003 - Edmonds, Daniel Obediah 2005 - Beckett, James Allen 2006 - Johnson, Ethel Elizabeth 2008 - Chapeskie, Clemance “Clem” 2011 - Thomson, John Clarke December 20th 1981 - Wright, William Alexander 1987 - McKirdy, Catherine 1988 - Giles, William Clarence Ivan 1989 - Moyer, Russell Thompson 1991 - Ring, Allan Alexandria 1993 - Fulton, James Robert 1998 - Liddle, Lorne Ernest 1999 - Montgomery, James Gardiner 2003 - Bandy Roy Milton 2009 - Adamson, Rose Connery December 21st 1979 - Wendzich, Gustav 1981 - Houston, Donald Robert 1982 - Stewart, Alexander “Allie” 1985 - Fleming, Georgia Frances 1985 - Smithson, Betty Lou

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1987 - Miller, Mary Isabel 1991 - Lorimer, Vera Margaret 1992 - Smith, Dr. Michael Saward 1998 - Desarmia, Beatrice Grace 2004 - Manarey, Mary Ethel December 22nd 2002 - Badour, Howard N. 2005 - MacGregor, Ian Alexander 2011 - Mason, Vivienne Eliza December 23rd 1988 - Barr, Catherine McGuire 1988 - Thurston, Iris (Peggy) 2004 - Noiseux, Irene Mary 2009 - Watt, Donald George December 24th 1976 - Smith, Fannie Bowen 1983 - Price, John Henry “Harry” 2000 - Simpson, Charles Orr “Chic” 2001 - LaRocque, Clark Robert 2001 - McCarthy, Kathryn Irene 2006 - Gascon, Anthony Rodger “Tony” 2008 - Andrews, John Edwin Wilbert December 25th 1977 - Houston, Catherine Melvina 1997 - More, Laurier Bryan “Laurie” 2000 - Lawson, Mary Nora Bernadette 2011 - Major, Nancy Jane

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Rebecca Lynn

Peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2013. Cherished partner of Jim Brennan Jr. Beloved daughter of Karen Dukes, and much loved sister of Peter Dukes. Also lovingly remembered by Donna & Grant Fletcher and family, aunts & uncles Janis Davey, Jim & Mary Dukes, Henry & Nancy Jean Dukes, Linda & Jim Euale and cousins. Predeceased by her father the Reverend Dr. Thomas W. Dukes. A Celebration of Rebecca’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Rebecca to the Canadian Cancer Society Drivers Program or the North Grenville Public Library System would be appreciated.

Condolences/Donations/Tributes at:

mcgarryfamily.ca 613-258-2435 BARBER June Marie (nee Hartwick)

Roy Bullis Feb. 12, 1935 Dec. 21, 2012

IN MEMORIAM

saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown confidence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. Some families are unable to visit this book on the anniversary of the death of those they love. For this reason we are proud to publish these names weekly as our way of saying…“We Remember”.

DUKES

Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, December 13, 2013 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Garnet F. Barber. Loving mother of Grant (Nancy) of Kingston, Anne Marie Hahn (Ron) of Glenburnie. Cherished grandmother of David (Cheryl) Kingston, Joshua (Sarah) Ottawa, Brent Hahn (April) Rossland, B.C. and Kyle Hahn, Ottawa. Adoring great grandmother of Noah, Amelia, Oliver and Felix. Fondly remembered by her many friends in the Smiths Falls area and UCW. The family received friends at the Wartman Funeral Home “Kingston Chapel” (980 Collins Bay Rd., Kingston, ON, K7M 5H2 613-634-3722) on Monday December 16, 2013 from 6–9 p.m. and again from 10–11 a.m. on Tuesday. Funeral service followed at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Edith Rankin Memorial United Church or the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

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Dan Bullis Feb. 18, 1958 Feb. 12, 2009

Merry Christmas Dad and Dan I Am Always With You When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years. How much you’ve given me in happiness, I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it’s time that I travel on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust That it is only for a while that we must part. So treasure the memories with your heart, I won’t be far away, for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come, Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and a Welcome Home. Forever in our hearts Marion Rick, Terry, David, Cindy and families

JOHN FRANCIS SCISSONS July 21, 1923 - December 25, 2012 He was a good and kind man. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed this holiday season, and for years to come. We will always love him and will never forget him. Donna, Colleen and John

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McLENAGHAN, Helen – In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who left us on December 25, 1994. I would give the world if I could say Merry Christmas to you today, To hear your voice, to see you smile, Would be my dearest wish this Christmas time. Lovingly remembered at Christmas, and always, by your children and grandchildren

TIMOTHY JOHN SCOTT August 19, 1949 - December 29, 1988 A husband, a son, and a father. He was a great man, taken away from us before his time. It has been 25 years since his passing. He is deeply missed but never forgotten. We will always love you Tim. Donna, Colleen and John

McNAMEE, Peter – In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away February 4, 2013. Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights, like Heaven’s Stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, But it is beyond description to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away we really aren’t apart. So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I send you each a special gift from my Heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of my undying love. After all “Love” is the gift, more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the story Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to you, For I can’t count the blessings for love he has for you. So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember, I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. From Mary and our family

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LACKEY, Gertrude Ann – In loving memory of a dear mother who left us on December 18, 1983. The years wipe out many things But this they’ll wipe out never. The memory of those happy days When we were all together. We think of you in silence Your name we often recall We have our own special memories And your picture upon the wall. Just when life was the brightest Just when your hopes were best God called you from among us To a home of eternal rest. Some day we hope to meet you Some day we know not when To clasp your hand and hug you Never to part again. Till then, Lord tell our mom we love her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile. Remembered always and sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM CLEMENT, Dennis In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who passed away December 18, 2011. Those whom we love go out of sight, But never out of mind. They are cherished in the hearts, Of those they left behind. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright right and just in all his days. Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories he left behind. A constant wish that he was here, Others were taken, yes I know, But he was ours And we loved him so. Always remembered and loved Margaret, Sherri, Jason, Jesse and Brandy MAJORE, Kathleen In memory of our loving mother who passed away December 22, 2010. Three years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away. God took her home, it was His will, But in our hearts she liveth still. Never forgotten by your family McDIARMID - In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents, Earl who passed away December 19, 1975 and Mary, who passed away December 18, 2002. Lovingly Remembered Marjorie & Family Catherine, Neil & Family STEELE, Ernest 1914 - Dec. 23, 1996 In memory of a loving husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, it has been 17 years since you were called away. We still think of you and miss you greatly. Love is forever and we shall be together again. Your loving family

IN MEMORIAM

Our Angel in Heaven at Christmas Time Mikey Duberville 1980 - 2002 Our sadness never goes away Our silent tears will flow’ You’re thought of and sadly missed More than you will ever know. But now you’re with the Angels Safe and sound in Heaven above We hold on to your memories And treasure them with love Yet special times like Christmas Often makes us wonder why God took you from our world It was too soon to say goodbye And every moment we think of you All the special times we shared, Because no one enjoyed Christmas as much as you So Mikey on this Special Day, leave a sign for mommy and daddy so we will know you’re here, like you always do at Christmas and other times throughout the year. Lots of Love To our special boy Mommy and Daddy

FYKE, Alan Aug. 20, 1944 Dec. 19, 2009. Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on Cherished memories never fade Because one loved is gone Those we love can never be More than a thought apart For as long as there are memories They live on in our hearts. Love always Kathy, Josh, Natalie, Derek and Dwayne

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BERNICKY, Frank, January 10, 1984 A loving husband and dad METCALFE – To our loving dad, Vernon and my baby brother Thomas. My Star in Heaven I am sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much I miss you And to send you all my love. I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain To walk with me Throughout my life Until we meet again. From your loving daughter Valerie, sons Dana and James Metcalfe, wives, grandchildren and great granchildren and best friend Jean Holder

SCALE, Dale Marie, December 20, 2008 A loving daughter and sister We often think of days done by, When we were all together, A shadow o’er our lives has cast, Our loved ones gone forever. But in our memories and in our hearts, Love lasts forever. Sending all our love Marina (Mom) and Brian

BAKER - In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, Irma, who passed away two years ago December 20, 2011. Softly within the shadows God gave a gentle call With farewells left unspoken Mom, you silently left us all. Our hearts still ache with sadness and Silent tears still flow For what it means to love and miss you, Mom No one will ever know. Sadly missed, forever loved and remembered by Beverley, Ron, Kyle, Rachael and Jason

SMITH – “Together Again” Noreen Beatrice (Leclair), November 29, 2001 Ronald Basil, December 26, 2012 Forever in our hearts Love your family

MALLETT, Leonard – In loving memory of our dear husband and father who passed away December 13th, 2008 There is a bridge of memory, From here to heaven above, That keeps you very close to us, It’s called the bridge of love. As time goes on without you, and the days turn into years, They hold a million memories, and a thousand silent tears. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Thinking of you now and always… Sadly missed ~ Forever loved Bonnie, Brittany and Nathan

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NEW YEAR’S EVE and NEW YEAR’S DAY at Pinto Valley Ranch (half hour from Kanata) Horse drawn sleigh ride, hot chocolate, marshmallows on the bonfire, Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details at w w w . p i n t o v a l l e y. c o m $10+HST per person, children 2 and under are free.

All brands of used appliances sold (or repaired at your place or ours) with warranty and free delivery. We also sell new parts for most appliances. George Peters Appliances, #3756 Hwy. 43, Smiths Falls (between Perth and Smiths Falls). (613)283-8634.

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MacDONALD – In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents - Dad - Clifford (Feb. 5, 1934 - May 13, 2011) and Mom - Pearl (Aug. 31, 1937 - June 17, 2011). There is a gift in life we cannot buy That is very rare and true It is the gift of wonderful parents, Like the ones we had in you. The many things you did for us In your kind and loving way You gave us years of happiness No one can ever take away Nothing could be more beautiful Than the memories we have of you. To us you were very special God must have thought so too As you were then, you’ll always be Treasured forever in our memory. We miss you and love you forever and always Ron, Marg and family Lornie, Nancy and family Floyd and family

7 PIECE Maple Living room set, $400. King size headboard bedframe and box spring, $100. 1997 GMC Safari 8 passenger van, $1000. 613-623-9141

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McNEELY – In loving memory of Lonny McNeely, April 9th, 1965-December 20th, 2007. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts he is always there. We miss your laughter and smiles. Love Family and Friends

In Memory of Stirling B. Weedmark - December 22, 2007 Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Brother. Six years have passed since that sad day when one we loved was called away. God took him home - it was his will within our hearts he liveth still. Forever loved and never forgotten Arlene, Stephen and family, Catherine and family, Richard and family, Lois, Bill and family

COATES, Lawrence A. - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away on December 24, 2012. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Forever loved and remembered, Dianne Ray, Ioana and Maria Randy, Lynda, Nicolas and Victoria

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Apples, cider and apple products. Smyths Apple Orchard, 613-652-2477. Updates, specials and coupons at www.smythsapples.com. Open daily 9-5. Also check us out on Facebook!

Snowblower, 30” Yardworks, 13 h.p., electric start, twice used. Selling for health reasons. $800. 613-257-8329 Carleton Place.

YOU DON’T LIVE IN TORONTO. Why are you paying Toronto rates? Shop and Compare. Eady Insurance: Fairness is our business. 613-432-8543, 1-888-275-3239 www.eadyinsurance.ca

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Apartment size Lesage piano for sale, $400. 613-284-9951.

FOR SALE 2004 Honda TRX 400 FGA Rancher ATV with GPS. 2 up-seat, snowplow, front storage, heated grips, 2100 kms. Loaded with extras. One owner. Comes with galvanized trailer with fold down ramp. Asking $5,500 for package. Bill 613-272-3314.

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Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic. Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). Brand New Mattress Sale- www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca 200+ Beds in Stock. More (613)283-3629. Quality Less Money. Quality Used Appliances Clam 1 man fishing shelSold with Warranty. Best ter. Model- Kewai. $150. Price in Town! Dan Peters 613-283-0113. Sales- 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Open Tues- Disability Products. Buy day-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 and Sell stair lifts, scootp.m. Delivery Available. Af- ers, bath lifts, patient lifts, ter Hours Appointments hospital beds, etc. Call SilAvailable 613-284-1234. ver Cross Ottawa (613)231-3549.

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FRIZELL, Frederick James – In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away thirteen years ago, December 15, 2000. Dear dad, we never shall forget you, Sweet memories cling round your name, True hearts that in life always loved you Will love you in death just the same. Sadly missed The Frizell Family WHITEN, William (Bill) – Who passed away December 22, 1988. As time goes by without you, And the days turn into years. They hold a million memories And a thousand silent tears. To us you were so special, What more is there to say. Except to wish with all our hearts That you were here today. Forever Loved, Elaine, Terry, Neil, Linda, Bruce, Penny, Brian, Diane, Brent, Cara, Kim, and grandchildren

DICKINSON – In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents - Dad - Lloyd (June 15, 1921 - Sept. 18, 1982) and Mom - Evelyn (June 1, 1923 - May 5, 2008). They say it’s a beautiful journey From the old world to the new Some day we’ll make that journey Which will lead us straight to you And when we reach that garden In which there is no pain, We’ll put our arms around you And never part again. Deeply missed and forever loved Len Ron and Marg Jennifer, Lee and Courtney Lori, Yan, Emily and Valery Karen, Kevin, Allison and Katelyn

McNEELY – In loving memory of Lonny McNeely who passed away December 20, 2007. We can’t forget that fateful day, You had to leave, you went away. A sadness filled us up inside, Emotions that we could not hide. Tears they came, sadness too, All our emotions just for you. Time will heal so we were told, But time could never fill this hole. Here in our hearts there is a place, You’re always there, keeping us safe. It’s filled with love and happy times, It’s never dark, your light it shines. In Heaven now you do reside, To watch over us with love and pride. We love you and we miss you. Until we meet again….. Love: Kevin, Shelley, Jenna and Connor McNeely

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Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $50/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

Firewood for sale, all hardwood, cut, split and piled since 2012. $330/full cord delivered .613-264-9695.

I Connect AV. Need help MUSIC with your electronics, are they hooked up right? Audio video in-home tutor- Certified piano techniing. Mike 613-285-0655, cian, with Piano Techni613-264-5515. cian’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, reJuke Box, for records pairing and rebuilding. (45’s) roll top glass cover, Contact Grant Pattingale at lights down both sides at 6 1 3 - 2 8 4 - 8 3 3 3 , front. Call 613-267-4463. 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca Large KitchenAid bottom freezer refrigerator, good working condition, $150. HUNTING SUPPLIES 613-258-4155. Canadian Firearm/Hunter Pair of snow tires. Safety Courses. Call Dave 265/60R18. Used 2 Arbour 613-257-7489 or months. 613-267-4000. visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com Rebuilt red sloop sleigh, for dates and details of big truck dual ice chains, courses near you. 5 h.p. snowblower, Stihl chainsaw, firewood, MF tractor, hay wagon. Hunter Safety/Canadian 613-283-8231. Fire-arms Courses and exams throughout the year. Snow tires, P235/75R15 Held once a month at snow tires on rims, used Carp. Call Wenda Cochran one winter, $500. 613-256-2409. 613-264-8181.

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YORKE-SLADER In loving memory of Cathy Lynn who passed away December 17, 2006. A precious daughter, wife, mother, sister and aunt who is dearly missed every day. Remembering you can make us smile, Bring laughter or a tear. How precious are those memories That keep you ever near. Although we cannot touch your hand, Or sit and laugh with you, We miss you in so many ways, And the things we used to do. With all our love, Neil, Drew and Dean Ray and Carole Rae Ann, Roger, Matthew and Victoria Greg, Julie, Melissa and Jordan

CECI, Geraldine Marion – December 23, 2012. In loving memory of our beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother. It is one year since you left us. The pain is still there every day. You are our little angel. We know you are happy and where you want to be. We miss you and love you so much, Mom. Till we meet again. Love you, Phyllis and Dennis, your grandchildren and great grandchildren

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FARM 4x5 round bales of hay for sale. Stored under cover. Carleton Place area. 613-253-8006.

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VEHICLES 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, automatic, $1600 OBO. 4 brand new all season tires put on vehicle late Nov. 2013. New battery put in March 2013. Has been driven roughly 50 km since March. Numerous parts repaired or replaced. Car drives well, but has issue with starting on a regular basis. Great for parts. Contact by email tyler_guerin@hotmail.com or call 613-207-0317.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Hay, small square bales, Carleton Place, downhorse hay, $3.50. town, 2 stores, 761 sq. ft. 613-267-5819. $650. 1000 ft. $875. Also Gibson Center, good comoffice space, 900, LIVESTOCK mercial 1200, 3000 sq. ft. Poultry- Standard Brown 613-257-5711. Leghorns, Blue-Laced Gold Wyandottes, White Store front retail space. Chantecers. Bantam- Black Excellent location, downWyandottes, Barred town Carleton Place, near Rocks. Call 613-285-9383. town hall. 613-867-1905. St. Jean’s Farrier Service. 613-283-1198. Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at (613)342-6030.

PETS Christmas Puppies, Mamma’s Little Treasures has Shih-Tzus and Bichzus up for adoption, $500 each. 613-479-0252. Doberman pups. Reg.’d. 2 males, 1 female. Ears cropped. Ready now. 613-284-8000. Doggie Bed & Breakfast. In-home kennels, grooming, fenced activity park, nature walks. Lorna (613)200-1952 or (613)264-2203. Miniature Poodle cross pups for sale. 7/8 Poodle 1/8 Shih Tzu. 2 black males. Born Nov. 2 1st shots and dewormed. Elaine 613-267-2590 lostcreekfarm@ sympatico.ca Set your dog free with a Dogwatch Hidden Fence System. Service and installation of any system. 1(800)647-3307. www.dogwatchontario.ca

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3 bedroom, 2 storey home, close to downtown Perth, 5 appliances, $1,200/month plus utilities. No smoking. No pets. References required. 613-267-2977.

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For rent in Merrickville, 1 bedroom bachelor apartment. References required. Quiet, private, furnished or unfurnished. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, laundry, queen bed, A/C, patio, parking, 4 minute walk to downtown. Pet and smoke free. 613-269-2964.

Merrickville, waterfront in the village, renovated, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, open concept living, dining, kitchen, cathedral ceilings, panoramic river views, 5 appliances. Rent includes water, tenant pays heat (high efficiency electric), non-smoking, available December 15. 613-269-3025.

Newly renovated, 2 bedroom house, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, parking, washer and dryer included $1,200/month. No pets, no smoking, first, last references. 613-621-3823 or 613-621-2299, leave message.

Perth- 1 bedroom apartment, $620/month, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, modern, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. (613)298-2983.

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3 bedroom apartment, Carleton Place, 1-1/2 baths, fireplace, January 15 or February 1. $1,000 plus heat and hydro. Call FOR RENT after 7 p.m. Carleton Place. Freshly painted one bedroom 1 Bedroom apartment, 2 613-257-5198. apartment for rent, storey home located in the country, 7 min from 416 3 bedroom ensuite, large $700/month plus utilities, first and last month re(hwy 43), 8 min Winches- yard, two car garage, ister, 10 min Kemptville. land kitchen, gas fireplace. quired. 613-250-0032. Newly renovated, high end Jan 1. $1,100. appliances, fridge, stove, 613-264-8904 Perth. Code Apartments. Smiths dishwasher, washer Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 (steam) & dryer 3 bedroom house, Carle- bedroom in clean, quiet, $750/month all inclusive, ton Place, 1-1/2 baths, 2 adult building. Fridge, available now. car garage, semi-finished stove, parking, laundry fa613-794-3551 rec room. February 1. cilities. (613)283-7779. 1 bedroom, second floor $1,300 plus heat and hyapartment, Balderson. dro. Call after 7 p.m. Country Living Apartment, 1 bedroom, $550/plus Fridge, stove, heat and hy- 613-257-5198. utilities. Quiet. No pets, dro included. $900/month. No pets. First and last re- 3 bedroom, newer execu- non-smoking. Minutes to quired. Gerry tive home with view of Perth. Available Jan. 1st. 9-5. Dalhousie Lake. Access to Monday-Friday, 613-278-0088. public beach, 5 appliances 613-267-4714. 1 bedroom upstairs apt. included, main floor masCentral location, Carleton ter with ensuite, rent Downtown Perth. Small Place. Fridge and stove in- $1,100 per month. Pro- ground floor bachelor cluded. First and last pane heat and utilities ex- apartment, including months rent and good ref- tra. Respectfully, no fridge, stove, heat, hot waerences required. $650 smoking, no pets. ter, parking. $475/month. plus heat and hydro. No 613-264-0002. Available January 1. pets. 613-257-4627. 613-267-6617. 3/4 of a mile west of 2 bedroom 3rd floor Kempvtille mall- 3 bed- Elmsley St North, Smiths apartment. Perth. Heat, room apartment, available Falls, 2nd floor, 3 bedwater, fridge, stove, park- February 1, 2014. Includes room apartment, convening, yard. Coin laundry in washer, dryer, fridge and ient location, laundry in basement. $700/month stove, garbage removal, unit, hardwood, impresplus hydro. Available grass cutting, parking, sive gas fireplace, lovely January 1. 613-267-6617. plowed driveway, heat, hy- big building. Deck at back. 2 bedroom apartment in dro and air conditioning, Parking available. Drapes Perth, $850 plus heat and deck, back and front included. Utilities extra. hydro. Includes parking, yards. Perfect for mobile Available January 1, 2014. $1,500/month. $ 9 0 0 / m o n t h . fridge, stove and laundry. seniors. 613-258-5711. 613-283-1697. Call 613-267-6115.

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2 bedroom apt. Smiths $900/month + utilities, 2 Falls. Clean, quiet building. bedroom apt. near Perth hospital, fridge, stove, 613-229-1653. laundry room, references, 2 bedroom bright apart- 1st & last, view at ment, downtown Perth, www.mls.ca MLS# with balcony. $800 plus 8 8 9 8 4 2 hydro. Available February 613-200-1000. 1. 613-200-7467. 2 bedroom in Smiths Almonte 2 bedroom duFalls. Non-smoker, no plex, side-by-side, renoclean, bright. pets, newly renovated. vated, $700 per month + utilities. Hardwood floors throughout. Large kitchen/living Call 613-206-0443. room, laundry room, 4 ap2 Bedroom Mobile home, pliances, garage. Available 1 km from Perth, 4 appli- Jan. 1. $1,050 plus ances included, heat & hy- utilities. 613-257-9121. dro extra. $700/month. Available Dec. 1. 1 bedAvailable immediately. room upper apt., central 613-278-0620. location, Smiths Falls. 2 bedroom on lake, $580/mth. including heat. $900/month, half heat plus 613-283-7000. hydro. Available January 1. 10 minutes to Carleton Bachelor Waterfront Place. Call 613-259-5731. Apartment. Includes appliances & utilities in Clay2 bedroom, upstairs pri- ton. $650/month. No vate house. Share some smokers or pets please. accommodations. Smiths Available Feb. 1, 2014. Falls. $450 inclusive. 613-290-9072. 613-283-9897.

Secure 50’s Plus Building Carleton Place No Smoking No Pets $700.00 and up

2 level 3 bedroom home. 6 years new in sought after neighbourhood minutes to Perth. Great room with gas fireplace. Great working kitchen. Main floor master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry/powder room. Upper level 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Partially finished basement and cozy family room. 2 car garage. $1,500/mth plus utilities. To view 613-264-0002.

Mortgage Solutions Purchases, Consolidations, Construction. Lower than bank posted rates (OAC) On-Site Private Funds for credit issues, discharged bankrupts and BFS without proven income. Chase Financial 1-613-384-1301 Chase Financial o/b 835289 Ontario Inc. Brokerage License #10876

FOR RENT

1&2 bedroom apartments

Seniors’ Discounts

Call 613-720-9860 or 613-823-1694

STORAGE

STORAGE Smiths Falls

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(2)2 bedroom apartments in Perth, fridge and stove included, 670 and $795 plus hydro. Call 613-267-6115.

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

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Carleton Place, apartment downtown, stairs, first/last month rent, references, no smoking, no pets. 613-867-1905.

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LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has a couple of two bedroom units available, with one or two bathrooms. COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room, exercise room. All units have central air. Located in a residential area close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. For information call Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

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Kemptville area. Semidetached house. Spacious. 1 bedroom. No dogs. First/last required. References. $600/mth. plus utilities. Available immediately. 613-258-4219, 613-258-2607. Kemptville- brand new, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms contemporary condo terrace home in desirable neighbourhood. 1138 sq.ft. many upgrades. Close to hospital, schools, hiking tails and shopping. Condo fees, water and parking spot are included. Gas and hydro extra. $1,300/mth. Call Mike 613-325-0754. Maple Ave North, Smiths Falls, very large 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartment, loaded with features. Impressive building. Convenient location. Laundry in unit. Extra private parking. Storage. Drapes. Hardwood. Gas fireplace. Utilities extra. Available January 1, 2014. $ 9 7 5 / m o n t h . 613-283-1697. Merrickville. 1 bedroom apartment available immediately, in town across from canal and park. $700 plus hydro. Apply at Main Street Restaurant, 112 Main Street West, Merrckville.

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CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC DISTRICT DE HULL COUR DU QUÉBEC (Chambre civile) N° : 550-22- MUNICIPALITÉ DE 014905-135 WALTHAM, personne morale de droit public ayant son bureau au 69, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville à Waltham, district de Pontiac, province de Québec, J0X 3H0 Demanderesse c. HÉRITIERS ET LÉGATAIRES PARTICULIERS DE FEU FRANKLIN R. CRAIG, assignés collectivement et dont la dernière résidence connue du défunt est le 7, rue Elizabeth, case postale 953 à Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0 Défendeurs ASSIGNATION (139 C.p.c.) PAR ORDRE DU TRIBUNAL: Avis est donné aux défendeurs que la partie demanderesse a déposé au greffe de la Cour du Québec du district judiciaire de Hull une requête en délaissement forcé et prise en paiement ainsi que copie d’un inventaire de pièces. Une copie de cette requête, de l’inventaire de pièces et de l’avis aux défendeurs a été laissée à l’intention des défendeurs, au greffe du tribunal, au palais de justice de Gatineau, situé au 17, rue Laurier, Gatineau, province de Québec. Il est ordonné aux défendeurs de comparaître dans un délai de trente (30) jours de la publication de la présente ordonnance. À défaut de comparaître dans ce délai, un jugement par défaut pourra être rendu contre vous, sans autre avis, dès l’expiration de ce délai. Soyez aussi avisé que la requête en délaissement forcé et prise en paiement sera présentée pour décision devant le tribunal le 25 février 2014 à 9:00 heures en la salle 10 du palais de justice de Gatineau. Gatineau (Qc), le 9 décembre 2013 (s) Pascale-Laurence Bolduc ______________________ Greffier adjoint Me Vincent Vaillancourt RPGL, s.e.n.c.r.l., avocats Procureurs de la demanderesse 260-85, rue Bellehumeur Gatineau (Québec) J8T 8B7 Tél.: (819) 561-1042 / Téléc.: (819) 561-5984 n/d : 8928-029

FOR RENT Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in quiet security building. Well looked after. Fridge, stove, parking, balcony. Laundry in building. $795/month plus hydro. No dogs. (613)349-9377. Perth. Available immediately. 2 bedroom apartment in security building. $650/month plus utilities. 613-283-7000.

HELP WANTED

Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 Trillium Health Care Products is a manufacturer of high quality health and beauty products. Our product lines include a number of recognized health care products to notable multi-national and domestic businesses in the North American marketplace. Located in the beautiful, 1000 Islands tourist region in Eastern Ontario, our dynamic business has immediate openings for the following position:

Calibration Technician The Primary Responsibilities for this position are: Set up and maintain the in-house calibration program to ensure compliance with all relevant GMP, safety, and environmental regulations and practices. 1. Maintain an inventory of Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) in the plant for which calibration is required. Maintain M&TE identification labels. 2. In consultation with M&TE users and regulatory colleagues (Safety, GMP, Environmental), establish tolerances & calibration frequencies for all M&TE in the program. Modify tolerances and frequencies as necessary with appropriate approvals. 3. Input and / or maintain calibration records of all M&TE equipment and calibrations performed in-house or by calibration contractors. 4. In consultation with Supervisor, select, use, and maintain, all precision M&TE, used to calibrate plant M&TE. 5. Write or compile instructions for the calibration of new and existing M&TE. Obtain necessary approvals to instructions and maintain current revisions. 6. Conduct calibrations for M&TE within the established calibration dates or as requested by customers. 7. Act as a resource to Project Leaders for the calibration of M&TE being installed or validated. 8. Coordinate the calibration of M&TE performed by calibration contractors. 9. Train calibration contractors in facility SOP’s for work done on-site. 10. Follow all SOP’s governing the calibration of M&TE in the plant. 11. Notify Supervision, M&TE users and appropriate regulatory colleagues (Safety, GMP, Environmental), of all calibrations that are found to be out of tolerance or past due. Label the M&TE according to SOP. 12. Abide by all applicable safety requirements for the use of equipment in hazardous locations. 13. Overtime work may be required 14. Shift work may be required. 15. Other duties and functions may be required depending on workload, projects, etc. Prerequisites Education 1. Certification in a registered trade (mechanical or electrical) or holder of a diploma as a mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation technician. 2. Training in instrumentation functions, configuration, and programming. 3. Experience in computer systems in a windows environment. Experience / Training 1. Five years experience as a service provider in an industrial environment. 2. Proven ability to independently learn and apply concepts and new equipment applications. 3. Ability to write clear instructions for the calibration of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic M&TE. 4. Demonstrated ability to work independently with production colleagues to efficiently schedule work within regulated time frames. 5. Ability to interact effectively with production and maintenance colleagues, contractors, and auditors. 6. Ability to troubleshoot and tune process control loops. Additional specific training must be completed before all functions of this position may be fulfilled. 1. Completion of a recognized training program for instrument calibration. 2. Specific training programs for M&TE and software used in the calibration program. 3. In-house training for work in elevated locations, contractor safety, electrical safety, confined space entry, and GMP documentation

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Working shifts 8 or 12 hour, weekend and overtime & stand by may be required based on business needs. If you are a qualified for this position please forward your resume in confidence to: Human Resources Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 E-mail in Word format: careers@trilliumhcp.com Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE EMC - 32 - Thursday, December 19, 2013

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Perth, bachelor apartment, centrally located, close to Algonquin College. Includes, heat, water, fridge, and stove. Non-smoking. No pets. $500/month. Available immediately. First and last months rent. Call 613-257-2338.

Perth- Stunning new 1 bedroom, country home, 2,600 sq.ft., 7 private acres. 5 km from Perth. Recently featured in Ottawa Citizen. Built from a reclaimed barn. $1,600/month plus utilities. kandace@ripnet.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FAX YOUR AD 283-5909

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Looking for Work? WE WANT TO HELP!

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Room- Located in the heart of Perth near the Perth Pool. Walking distance to Algonquin College and all essential services. Room and house privileges available in a 4 bedroom house shared with other tenants. House has full basement with newly renovated bathroom. Washer and dryer available in basement. House is completed with yard, deck, and shed. Available January 1st, 2014. $550/month Utilities Included (Water, Heat, Air Conditioner, Hydro). No Pets. No smoking in house. Contact: 613-264-8565 After 7 p.m.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $860/month includes heat and hydro. Available January 1. 613-264-8380.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Smiths Falls, 3 Bdrm. Ground floor. 66 Queen St. $915/m. First $ Last month rent. Gas & Hydro extra. Della Realty 613-790-8556.

FOR RENT

PERSONAL

REAL ESTATE

Spacious newly renovated 3 bedroom apt downtown Perth $800 + heat 613-264-8904 avail Feb. 1.

Port Elmsley- Private Sale. Three bedroom bungalow, exceptionally maintained, updates, family kitchen, fireplaces, gas, new bathroom. Low heatTwo bedroom in duplex, ing costs. Reduced to sell. $750 plus hydro. First/last. $236,000.00. Call Charlie 613-285-6989. Smiths Falls- quiet loca- Frankville. 613-213-1772. tion. Bachelor unit. Available immediately. Newly renovated. $600/mth. Utilities included. 613-285-7363 evenings.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Smiths Falls. Bachelor apartment, available May 1, no pets, no smoking, single female preferred. Call Graham 613-283-0865.

Smiths Falls- Carssridge Apartment, 1 bedroom, $920/month, available immediately. Heat, hydro, cable included. Please call 613-283-9650.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Alcoholics Anonymous (613)284-2696.

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

Lanark Community Programs A Part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to / ednesdays: 10 am to 4 pm

Community Employment Services

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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2337 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5

Trillium Health Care Products is a manufacturer of high quality health and beauty products. Our product lines include a number of recognized health care products to notable multi-national and domestic businesses in the North American marketplace. Our business has an opportunity for a:

Licensed Plumber

RCHS is funded by the South East LHIN and the Ministry of Community & Social Services

Heart of the Rideau Canal

LOCATION: Economic Development Department

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract Full Time (January 2014 – December 2014) REPORTING TO: Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer, will coordinate Marketing & Promotion, Tourism Development, Implementation of the Cultural Plan, Community Events and Building Community Capacity for the Town.

Primary Responsibilities include: s /PERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITY STEAM AND WATER PIPING SYSTEMS STEAM BOILERS WATER SOFTENERS WATER AND GLYCOL HEATER SYSTEMS CHILLED WATER PIPING SYSTEMS AND 2EVERSE /SMOSIS PURIlED WATER EQUIPMENT s /PERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR COMPRESSORS AND THE FACILITY COMPRESSED AIR PIPing system s !BILITY TO DETERMINE PIPING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND PIPE SIZING s )NSTALL REPAIR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING lXTURES PUMPS CHILLED WATER COILS STEAM COILS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS

On an interim basis the successful incumbent will be responsible for the core elements of Investment and Residential Attraction, Sector Teams (Ontario East), Leveraging Government Funds, Job Creation along with Administration of the Economic Development Department and managing the current programs and staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: UĂŠ ÂœÂ“ÂŤÂ?iĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠÂœvĂŠĂ€iÂ?iĂ›>Â˜ĂŒĂŠÂŤÂœĂƒĂŒÂ‡ĂƒiVœ˜`>ÀÞÊi`Ă•V>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜° UĂŠ ÂˆÂ˜ÂˆÂ“Ă•Â“ĂŠÂœvĂŠĂŒÂ…Ă€iiĂŠ­ĂŽÂŽĂŠĂži>Ă€ĂƒĂŠĂ€iÂ?>ĂŒi`ĂŠiĂ?ÂŤiĂ€Âˆi˜Vi° UĂŠĂŠ*Ă€ÂœĂ›iÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœĂ€}>˜ˆâ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜>Â?ĂŠ >˜`ĂŠ ÂˆÂ˜ĂŒiÀiĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜>Â?ĂŠ ĂƒÂŽÂˆÂ?Â?ĂƒĂŠ ĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ ĂŒÂ…iĂŠ >LˆÂ?ÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠ ĂŒÂœĂŠ `i>Â?ĂŠ effectively with sensitive and conďŹ dential information. UĂŠĂŠ-ĂŒĂ€ÂœÂ˜}ĂŠ VÂœÂ“ÂŤĂ•ĂŒiÀÊ ĂƒÂŽÂˆÂ?Â?Ăƒ]ĂŠ ˆ˜VÂ?Ă•`ˆ˜}ĂŠ ĂŒÂ…iĂŠ >LˆÂ?ÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠ ĂŒÂœĂŠ ÂŤĂ€iÂŤ>Ă€iĂŠ ĂœiÂ?Â?ĂŠ ĂœĂ€ÂˆĂŒĂŒiÂ˜ĂŠ reports and must possess good communication and presentation skills. UĂŠ ĂŠĂ›>Â?ˆ`ĂŠ"Â˜ĂŒ>Ă€ÂˆÂœĂŠ`Ă€ÂˆĂ›iĂ€½ĂƒĂŠÂ?ˆViÂ˜ĂƒiĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ>ĂŠĂ›i…ˆVÂ?iĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€>˜ViĂŠÂˆĂƒĂŠĂ€iÂľĂ•ÂˆĂ€i`°

Prerequisites of this position: s -INIMUM GRADE (IGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA s 4RADE #ERTIlCATION AS A LICENSED PLUMBER AND EXPERIENCE IN FACILITY MAINTENANCE WITH MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE s +NOWLEDGE OF /3(! REGULATIONS 7(-)3 s #ONlNED SPACE ENTRY FALL ARREST s !VAILABILITY FOR SHIFT WORK STANDBY AND CALL INS AS REQUIRED s $EMONSTRATED ABILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT AND INDEPENDENTLY THROUGHOUT the organization utilizing good communication skills.

Interested persons may submit their resumes quoting job reference Community Development Coordinator 2014 in the subject line to kmiskelly@smithsfalls.ca in a word document on or before: Wednesday January 8, 2014 at 12:00 noon.

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/NLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

RCHS is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please call 613-269-3400 ext. 228.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Fax: (613) 342-5330

Fax: (613) 342-5330 E-mail in Word format: Careers@TrilliumHCP.com

For more information, please visit our website at www.rideauchs.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Trillium Health Care Products

Human Resources Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5

CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant 3 days per week until March 31, 2014 Rate: $27 per hour Closing Date: December 27, 2013

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40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806

Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a non-proďŹ t, fully accredited organization that offers primary health care and social services throughout Lanark, Leeds & Grenville. RCHS invites applications for the following position offered through our Smiths Falls Community Health Centre.

Willows Agriservices located in Delta ON, is seeking a full time Feed Mill Production Assistant The responsibilities consist of assisting in all manufacturing operations including feed production and bagging, general maintenance, tractor duties and accepting deliveries. Must be physically ďŹ t. Please send resumes to

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on the web: cesperth.ca

Lanark Early IntegraĆ&#x;on Program (LEIP) requires ENHANCE SUPPORT WORKERS with experience and knowledge of working with children idenĆ&#x;fied with special needs in a childcare seĆŤng. We are currently looking for workers in the Almonte/ Carleton Place area. Closing date December 27, 2013. Only those selected for an interview will contacted. Send resumes: Bev Toderian 30 BenneĆŠ Street Carleton Place K7C4J9 or email btoderian@lcp-home.com

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LOST & FOUND Found- Ladies ring found in October in Wal-Mart (Smiths Falls). Call 613-283-6081.

“The Town of Smiths Falls is an equal opportunity employer. The Town will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation for known disability for an applicant or employee if requested�.

HELP WANTED

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but on those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

Job PosĆ&#x;ng Reporter (5-month term) Metroland East

The Hospital: Kemptville District Hospital is a fully accredited healthcare facility committed to building healthy communities. We are distinct within the provincial health system as a model of hospital-led integrated health services. We provide primary care management services, acute care hospital services, advanced orthopaedic care and pride ourselves on being a good partner within the system. Kemptville Hospital consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Ontario for both patient and employee satisfaction.

THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar CorporaĆ&#x;on, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community informaĆ&#x;on to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and adverĆ&#x;sers and we’re conĆ&#x;nuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connecĆ&#x;on to the community. For further informaĆ&#x;on, please visit www.metroland.com.

MANAGER, NURSING SERVICES

THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East is seeking a reporter, for a community paper for a temp posĆ&#x;ng January 1- June 1, 2014. The posiĆ&#x;on is based out of OĆŠawa.

The Workplace: We are a growing, progressive, team-focused environment. We are small enough to know that we need each other to succeed. We are large enough to challenge the most talented people to excel. Our shared commitment is to Building Healthy Communities. The Right Candidate: A CNO registered member, Masters degree preferred, you bring demonstrated leadership, superior mentoring, and project management skills. Minimum of 5 years recent related experience, of which at least 2 years are at a managerial level preferred in Emergency or Critical Care programming. Geriatrics experience preferred. You strive to make a difference, fostering an environment that emphasizes clinical and fiscal accountability, patient satisfaction, professional practice, and collaboration. You are enthusiastic about integrated systems change, evolving roles of hospitals, community health, and team based quality care. To Be Considered: If you want to help shape the future of clinical services and community health and wellness with KDH and our network partners, please send your resume and cover letter by January 6th, 2014 to: Human Resources Kemptville District Hospital PO Box 2007, 2675 Concession Rd., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Fax: (613)258-7853 E-mail: hr@kdh.on.ca or apply on line at: www.kdh.on.ca

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES This posiĆ&#x;on requires strong wriĆ&#x;ng and an ability to come up with fresh story ideas. The candidate will be expected to produce clean, quick, and interesĆ&#x;ng stories on a variety of topics – news, features and sports. As well as reporĆ&#x;ng for our newspaper, the successful candidate should have mulĆ&#x;media skills, as they will also be required to provide online content. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR The successful candidate must be able to work well with others, be organized, mulĆ&#x;-task under Ć&#x;ght deadlines, and have solid news judgment. Evening and weekend work will be required. Applicants must possess: • a journalism degree or diploma; • experience in photography; • experience in online journalism; • experience with page layout using InDesign; • strong knowledge of social media; • valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. If working for a highly energized, compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to Ryland Coyne Regional Managing Editor rcoyne@perfprint.ca Deadline for applicaĆ&#x;ons is Dec. 21st, 2013 Job category: media

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Full/Part Time Cleaners/Team Leaders for growing residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings. No weekends. All travel paid. $ 1 1 . 0 0 - $ 1 4 . 0 0 / h r. (613)489-3993 or elitecleaning@storm.ca

Help Wanted! Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from HOME! NO experience required. Start immediately! www.TheMailingHub.com

CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED

Commission position with Guaranteed Earnings. Company vehicle and benefits available. Start date Jan 6th – let’s kick off the New Year!

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Rideau Carleton Raceway We are looking for an experienced Groundskeeper & Maintenance helper to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position, with varied shifts. Pay range is $12.00 to $15.00 per hour based on qualifications. See rcr.net for a full description. Please submit resume to hr@rcr.net.

“A1� Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, driveway sealing, moving, tree removal, eaves trough cleaning, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

Laidlaw Carriers (Cardinal)- looking for licenced mechanic or experienced apprentice. Work boot allowance, benefit package, competitive wages. Fax resume: Brian Lodge Certified Mason. 12 years 613-657-4834 or email: experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, blodge@laidlaw.ca repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job HELP WANTED specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

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CDSBEO schools raise more than $19,000 in support of Typhoon Haiyan relief News – The school communities of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) have responded to the devastating typhoon tragedy in the Philippines by raising more than $19,000 through special fundraisers and school events, since early November. Students, staff members, parents and local communities have expressed their concern for vic-

tims and survivors of the recent disaster by enthusiastically participating in an overwhelming number of fundraising events held at schools across the board. The collective total of $19,221.75 (raised as of Dec. 5) will double to $38,443.50 under the Government of Canada’s plan to match donations dollar for dollar. In many of the board’s schools, ongoing projects will continue

to push that amount higher during the coming weeks and months. The money will be distributed through the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace. Staff and students engaged in a variety of activities in order to raise the money, including coin challenges, hat days, pajama days, and dress-down/ casual days. School staff also provided

students with details about the Philippines and the scope of the disaster in terms of the number of people affected. Director of Education, William J. Gartland, praised the work of students and staff. “This response is a true reflection of the commitment to justice that our students and staff demonstrate day in and day out,� he said. “They have seen that others in our world are

suffering and they have responded in a positive way. They truly exemplify our board theme as they are witnesses to hope.� The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates 40 elementary and 10 secondary schools across eight counties. Submitted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

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Mushroom and goat cheese quesadilla wedges an easy appetizer Lifestyle – This is a delicious appetizer or snack. For a party, the filling can be made ahead of time, then rewarm and fill the tortillas just before baking. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Baking time: 12 to 15 minutes Makes: 32 wedges Ingredients • 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil • 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red onion

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Regina-built 1940 Pontiac with same owner 35 years Other Pontiacs for 1940 were equipped with inline flathead six or straight eight engines. “Soon after buying it, I had it repainted (a mistake) because of a few minor fender scrapes and some peeling on the hood. I cleaned and painted the underside and detailed the engine compartment, but the car remains unrestored. A few years ago, I replaced the 4:11 gears with 3:55 gears from a ’52 Powerglide car to give the Pontiac longer legs on the highway. I also had the hubcaps and bumpers replated (the grille and other trim items are original and near perfect), and I added bumper guards, beauty rings, and wide whitewall tires. It’s a lovely tour car, now with about 75,000 miles, and always attracts a lot of attention.� Soon after buying the Pontiac, George joined the Manitoba Classic and Antique Automobile Club

(http:/mcaac.mb.ca) and has been active with this organization ever since. The club was founded in 1960 and now has about

200 members. As George mentions, his 1940 Pontiac was built at the GM plant in Regina. According to Cars

of Canada by Durnford and Baechler, that plant opened in December 1928 as a five-building complex that included a body-building plant and a one-third mile test track. The first car built there was a 1929 Chevrolet. Other cars, including McLaughlinBuick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile, were also built

there. Regina was selected for its central location as a distribution point and also because labour was available during the farmers’ offseason. The Oshawa factory list price was $1,002 for a 1940 Pontiac Arrow 2-door sedan and $1,059 for the Arrow Deluxe. Regina prices may have been slightly higher. R0032315052_1114

Lifestyle – George Rogers of Winnipeg, Manitoba, became active in the old car hobby in 1978 when he purchased his first old car as an adult. The car was an original 1940 Pontiac 2-door sedan being sold by sealed tender for the estate of the original owner. “When I saw it, I just had to own it,� recalls George. “I stewed over my bid, submitted it, then replaced it with a higher bid. To my delight, my second bid won and I later learned that my first bid would not have won. The car was meticulously maintained with 60,000 miles. It was built in Regina, and as a Canadian-built Pontiac, it is more Chevrolet than Pontiac. It has the 216 cubic inch overhead-valve 90 horsepower six cylinder engine, vacuum-powered gearshift (80 per cent automatic, only 20 per cent driver effort according to GM ads), and a 4:11 rear end.�

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Director puts own spin on classic story with latest Hobbit installment rest of the dwarves continue on their quest to reclaim the dwarven kingdom. Over hill and through forest they must go – facing giant spiders and wood elves till they reach Lake Town in the shadow of the Lonely Mountain, and finally to the mountain itself. Bilbo continues to use the ring to evade danger and help his friends. They are pursued by orcs, but find help in the skin changer Beorn (Mikael Persbrandt). Dark stirrings in Dol Guldor call Gandalf away to investigate. They are captured by the Elf king Thranduil (Lee Pace), but are unexpectedly helped by Tauriel (Evangeline Lily) and the prince Legolas (Orlando Bloom) himself. Bard (Luke Evans) helps them get into Lake Town, but the orcs are relentless. Still the

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company pushes on for the mountain. Inside the Lonely Mountain there is still the beast to contend with. Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a creature of terrible fury and tremendous evil. He is fire. He is death. He is dragon. To say the film is a departure from the book is an understatement. There are those fans out there who are wondering what makes Peter Jackson think he can tell the story better than Tolkien. To them I would say

that in our long tradition of storytelling, when stories were passed down from storyteller to listener, with each new telling the story would change. Each storyteller leaves their mark on the story. It’s what we do, and whether you agree with how Jackson is telling the story or not, it’s undeniable that he’s telling one heck of a story. The Desolation of Smaug is another gift of movie magic that continues to be a work of such surreal beauty. It steals your breath

as it brings a tear to your eye. Its story is a gripping adventure that’s as much about the characters as it is about their feats. Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage and all the rest of the company of dwarves are perfect. They are joined by the likes of Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lily, Luke Evans, Sylvester McCoy, and Stephen Fry who are no less perfect. Then there is Benedict Cumberbatch who, with each syllable uttered, gives voice to all of Smaug’s cruel glory. It’s difficult to judge a film when you haven’t seen it all, but I can say that after seeing two thirds of The Hobbit I long to see its conclusion. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature of the EMC.

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MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug STARRING: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lily, Orlando Bloom, Luke Evans and Benedict Cumberbatch DIRECTOR: Peter Jackson RATING: PG Arts – I was skeptical about The Hobbit being made as a trilogy. Mind you this isn’t a true trilogy. This is a single film broken into three parts that takes three years to watch. Still, now that I’ve seen two thirds of The Hobbit I’m beginning to come around to Peter Jackson’s way of thinking. The Desolation of Smaug continues the story of The Hobbit as Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Bilbo (Martin Freeman), Thorin (Richard Armitage) and the

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.�

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